The Emerald Forest

The Emerald Forest on the Runiverse Map

Location & Inhabitants

The Emerald Forest is an ancient place where reality and illusions are intertwined. Some go to this magical place in search of something, others go to escape.

The Emerald Forest boarders the Brown Hat Delta’s northern eastside. It continues eastward toward the White Wizard Tower. The Emerald Forest is north of Rabbit Lake. The westside of the forest towards the Brown Hat Delta is much lighter than the eastside. The Iota Path runs through the middle of the forest going north and south. This path appears and disappears. The Emerald Forest is filled with magical plants—alive with all manner of personality.

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Settlements & Landmarks In The Emerald Forest

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  Almanac Cemetery

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  Horis Mercantile Shop

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  Dark Horse Tavern

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  Morana Trading Post

The Town of Almanac

What began as a village in The Emerald Forest has now grown into a respectable town. Named after a plant that grows along the eastside of the forest on the banks of the Chunky River. The village of Almanac is at a cross where the roads of Noxi Road and Iota Path intersect. People who travel farther north than The Emerald Forest are called "up north folk".

Almanac was settled 100 years ago by four Brown Hat Wizard families. These Wizards were searching for their family members who had gone missing. A group of 11 Brown Hats who wanted to settle in the area disappeared. What happen to the missing 11 Brown Hats at this intersection remains a mystery. Why only four of the 11 families searched for the missing Wizards is also a mystery.

The four founding Brown Hat settlers of the Village of Almanac were: Horis Beridan, Keres Aducah, Odren Temal, Morana Roanoke. These four were the adult children of some of the wizards who went missing and never found. These four went to see Casper in the white wizard tower but he refused to see them. He has never come out of the tower or talk to anyone but his companion a white rat name Adofo.

Almanac Cemetery

The Almanac Cemetery is located behind the Morana Trading Post. In the front of the cemetery are 11 stones dedicated to the 11 missing Brown Hat Wizards who disappeared from the area 100 years ago. These 11 missing Wizards have never been found. Their names are: Aruno and Tawn Beridan, Toskey and Nonzia Temal, Luding and Baiz Aducah, Kagen and Sabella Roanoke, Decker and Aylish Crowley, and Vando Temal. Vando and Toskey were brothers. There are rumors and that a White Hat Wizard name Casper had something to do with their disappearance.

Dark Horse Tavern

The Keres Aducah Brown Hat family started the Dark Horse Tavern. Dark Horse Tavern is located in the village of Almanac. It is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Noxi Road and Iota Path.

This tavern is where travelers, peddlers, and other wanderers stop for the night get a room, some food, and drinks. There is a backroom in the tavern where secret deals and trades are made. Hanging from the ceiling and walls are handcrafted mugs of all different shapes, colors, and sizes that bear the names of the Wizards and Warriors who frequent the tavern. Each mug has a number and name written on the bottom of it. Many of the names are aliases. When a Wizard or Warrior returns to the tavern, their mug magically levitates to their table of choice.

Keres Aducah was known for her ability to ferment the finest spirits from various plants. Her creativity developed some of the finest liquors used today. There is a wicked drink named after her called Keres Kiss, which is rumored to either cure or kill. Keres started trading and bartering in the backroom of the tavern to secure necessary supplies and ingredients.

Currently the Dark Horse Tavern is being operated by Gorgo Aducah. Gorgo doesn't say much. He answers questions and expresses feelings with his actions. For example, Gorgo might request a patron's departure by opening his shop's door. Patrons of the Dark Horse report that Gorgo demands payment before delivering orders of Keres Kiss and smiles on those who imbibe it.

Horis Mercantile Shop

The Horis Beridian Brown Hat family started Horis Mercantile Shop. The Mercantile Shop is located on the northeastern corner of Noxi Road and Iota Path. Horis Beridian was known for his ability to develop seeds which grow the healthiest produce. His research and development of seeds shaped modern farming. Currently, the shop is being operated by Boris Beridian. Horis had a kind heart and helped those in need, and Boris carries on this philosophy, assisting any traveler who enter his shop.

Morana Trading Post

The Morana Roanoke Brown Hat family started the Morana Trading Post. Currently being operated Morana "Rana" Roanoke, named after the founding family. The trading post's founder was known for her ability to heal people using plants found in the area, and her medical solutions are used in most pharmaceuticals today. Rana has developed some of her own cures to help Wizards and Warriors. She is also a practicing tattoo artist.

The trading post is located on the southwestern corner of Noxi Road and Iota Path. There is a community cemetery located just south of the Morana Trading Post.

Odren Livery & Stables

The Odren Temal Brown Hat family started the Odren Livery and Stables. Oden Livery and Stables is located on the southeast corner of Noxi road and Iota Path. Odren Temal was known for his equestrian abilities and was rumored to communicate with the horses and Ponies telepathically. His practices were sought by people from around the Runiverse, and his practices are still in use today. Currently, Quincy Termal operates the livery and stables. Quincy also seems to have Odren's gift to communicate with animals.

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  Almanac Cemetery

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  Chunky River

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  Warrior Kathleen's Home

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  Warrior Kathleen's Home

Chunky River

The Chunky River runs from south to north through The Emerald Forest. The Iota Path follows this river and also runs south to north. The origin of the river's name is due to the increasing collapsed Blue River Rat nests that widen its breadth.

Iota Path

The Iota Path runs south to north through The Emerald Forest and appears and disappears as it meanders along the west bank of the Chunky River. It was named by settlers who often said they didn't care "one iota" about the fate of other travelers along the path. Today, only the name remains as the Town of Almanac always welcomes travelers back to its hearth.

Noxi Road

The Noxi Road runs west to east along the southern border of The Emerald Forest. The road's name serves as a memorial to the settling 11 Brown Hats that disappeared on its path and remain missing. Noxi means “number 11”.

Warrior Kathleen's Home

Warrior Kathleen has made her home in a huddle tree's central canopy. Entrance can only be gained by climbing through the huddle's branches. While several well-worn paths may fool invaders, only one secret path leads to Kathleen's home. The false paths lead back down to the forest floor or spiked snake vines.

At the top of the tree a correct sequence of pulled branches will reveal a hut—Warrior Kathleen's home.

Fauna

Mammals

Nightsky wolves

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  Blue River Rat

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  Fire Fox

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  Giant Sloth

Blue River Rat

Nesting along the Chunky River, the Blue River Rats eventually abandon their homes, which collapse into the river and widen its breadth.

The Blue River Rats appear as small capybaras with long white whiskers. There is a widely spread myth that Blue River Rats received their color as the result of a spell cast by the Dark Sister, Enchanter Sonja of the Astral Plane, upon her aloof Familiar, Blitz, which harness the blue light of the moon to aid her in locating the disobedient rat. According to myth, all Blue River Rats are descendants of Blitz.

The Blue River Rat's skin has a foul taste, and as such, they do not fall prey to many other creatures of The Emerald Forest, such as the Onyx Owl. The population stays in balance due to flooding that occurs on the river each spring as snow melts on the mountains in the south and flows towards The Emerald Forest during their mating season.

Fire Fox

The rarest animal on the planet is the Fire Fox. First discovered in Newfoundland, Canada more than 1,000 years ago. Purple Hat Wizard, Alchemist Zane, is the only person who these foxes visit with regularity. Sometimes they sit by the campfire with him. He doesn’t say much and leaves them alone. It is difficult to find Wizard Zane and near impossible to find a Fire Fox.

Legendary folklore says that they were created by the Swamp Witch Keziah from her Rune of Fire. She tried to kill a pair of Cross Foxes by blasting them with fireballs, but they were hit at the same second they landed into the swamp. Instead of dying, parts of their singed fur turned orange and other parts dark black. Today, all Fire Foxes have this same fur. Those who come in contact with Fire Foxes should take caution, as their yellow eyes may burn the retinas of those who hold their gaze for too long.

Giant Sloth

The Giant Sloth's dark brown fur blends in with the shredded hickory trees and serves as camouflage. The Giant Sloths are about two times the size of a normal man, though they can occasionally grow up to three times as large. They are curious creatures that may grab and hold unsuspecting travelers for days with a smiling gaze while their captive attempts escape or perishes. When cold, the Woodland Fairies from the Family of Hickory will keep the Giant Sloths warm by inhabiting their fur.

Nightsky Wolves

Nightsky wolves-Three hundred and twenty three full moons ago the wind blew the leaves up into the air as blue lights shined down in the Emerald Forest. Wizard Zane was sitting by the campfire watching the sparks float upwards when he heard the crackle of a step. In front of him stood Artan, a night wolf who was creepy towards him with a growl. Out of instinct the wizard glanced behind and saw the wolf’s partner Cele was approaching while baring her teeth. Zane looked to the moon and held up his left hand and called, “Hear my cries moon that shines, enhance my power from your beams of light.”

Down from the sky a ray of light came forth directly to Zane’s palm. He slowly spun around while making a circle of light around all three of them. A flick of his hand and a scream forced the wolves into the air. Their bodies landed with a thump. After a moment they both crawled back to their dens.

The next morning when Artan and Cele woke they stared at each other. Their fur had turned a dark blue and their eyes were now a bright green. Cele tried to whimper to her mate and out of her mouth came an eerie deep moan. Artan tried to respond and the same noise emerged. The alpha crawled closer to his partner and they both slept the rest of the day while their pack tended to them. Today there are only three packs of Nightsky wolves in the Emerald Forest, all descendants of Artan and Cele. One lives on the east side, one on the west, and one runs north and south along the Chunky River.

Reptiles

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Chameleon Snake

These snakes are difficult to see due to their chameleon-like camouflage. They are not poisonous, but the Chameleon Snake likes to collect things and will steal shiny objects from any person traveling by. Those lucky enough to find their nests will also find their hoards of treasures.

Insects & Arachnids

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  Dragonhead Caterpillar

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  Gossip Beetle

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  Midnight Spider

Dragonhead Caterpillar

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Gossip Beetle

The Gossip Beetles is a black-and-white striped beetle that crawls along roads and paths. They listen to what Wizards and Warriors have to say and then get together and gossip about them. The Gossip Beetles are famous for spreading lies about folk in the Runiverse. Sometimes, they know Wizard and Warrior secrets, but the beetles themselves are largely ignored by the Wizards and Warriors alike.

Midnight Spider

These spiders are dark brown, but at night, the light of the moon and stars make them glow. Many have thought there were only a few spiders by them until late at night when thousands are glowing and crawling around. The Midnight Spider is venomous. Its venom will stiffen muscles, and if bitten by several, it usually means death.

Birds

Purple loon

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  Golden Spoonbill

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  Onyx Owl

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  Peek-A-Boo Finch

Golden Spoonbill

The Golden Spoonbill lives along the river banks of the Chunky River in The Emerald Forest. These birds wade in the shallow weeds along the river, eating the golden minnows which give them their golden color. They are know to eat frogs, crayfish, and aquatic insects. An adult Golden Spoonbill can grow up to 40 inches tall (101 cm) with a wing span of 50 inches (127 cm). These birds nest in the cypress trees along the Chunky River. They are endangered, and Warrior Kathleen works hard to make sure they are not stolen to be sold on the open markets. The Woodland Fairies of the Cypress Family also help protect them.

There are approximately 20 known Golden Spoonbills still alive in The Emerald Forest.

Onyx Owl

This black-and-grey owl lives on the west side of the Chunky River along it banks. It is nocturnal and sleeps inside cavities of trees or in abandoned nests. The Onyx Owl eats the dangerous animals and insects that try to cross the Chunky River from the east side to enter the west side of The Emerald Forest. It feeds primarily on Midnight Spiders, Dragonhead Caterpillars, and Chameleon Snakes. Onyx Owls mate for life and often share in the responsibility of taking care of their owlets.

Peek-A-Boo Finch

The dark green birds are found on the west side of The Emerald Forest. They hide behind leaves and trees and watch, but will play peek-a-boo with those who they deem safe. It doesn't take long for several other Peek-A-Boos to join the fun. These beautiful, fun birds are often stolen from The Emerald Forest. Warrior Kathleen protects them from poachers. If caught and sold, they don't live long because they are social creatures who need their families to be happy. They need open spaces and freedom.

Purple Loons

These majestic birds live only in a few areas. They can be found by Rabbit Lake and the northern parts of the Chunky River. There are only about forty known pairs of these birds in the wild. On the endangered species list they are listed as critical due to poaching. Their feathers are black with beautiful deep purple and bright green feathers mixed in.

Thirty years ago it became popular among the pirates living by the Red Wizard Capital to have one of these colorful feathers in their tricorn hats. Hired thieves were sent out to capture these birds and the population was almost wiped out.

Today warrior Kathleen and her group called the Jadeites protect these birds. It is not acceptable to be found owning a purple loon feather.

Lore from the Emerald Forest, told down from one generation to another mentions these birds and how they are known to bring harmony. They are not territorial with each other and if fact will often welcome new pairs. They get along well with all living things and have been called upon to settle arguments and disputes. These loons mate for life and often take care of each other. When one of the birds dies the entire flock will be summoned. Once all the purple loons have arrived a funeral ceremony takes place. The surviving partner will live the rest of its life alone.

Fairy Folk & Mythical Creatures

Rockies

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  Rockies

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  Woodland Fairies

The Rockies are living creatures that look like rocks. They often like to sit on top of each other and form pillars. At night when the moon and the stars come out, they hum a soft, deep murmur. The Rockies can be found mostly on the east side of The Emerald Forest, but occasionally one can find a pillar formation on the west side. Poachers take the Rockies and sell them at open markets as pets. Rockies that live alone often die because they are social creatures and need the company of others to survive.

Woodland Fairies

The Woodland Fairies live in The Emerald Forest. It is believed they came a couple centuries ago from Hedge Wizard Wood, but there is little proof. They are distantly related to other Fairies across the Runiverse but have lived in The Emerald Forest for so long that they have evolved into a separate culture. They do not know how to make shoes, and most of them don’t wear shoes. They are emotional and their behavior is unpredictable. It is difficult to know if they are a helpful variety or malicious tricksters.

The Woodland Fairies have a deep connection to The Emerald Forest Elves. They both speak an ancient secret language. They defend each other against their enemies like evil Wizards, rogue Warriors, or Kobolds lost in the forest.

Most of the Woodland Fairies live on both sides of the Chunky River with the exception of the healers, who only live on the west side but will visit the east side in order to aid with their Magic.

Fairy Families

The 15 Woodland Fairy families are the keepers and experts for their type of tree. Each family also has a major role in Fairy culture. The families don’t always get along, and sometimes there are power struggles between them. This is why they created a position of “The Ever” who is the leader of them all. When she dies, the families come together and will elect a new leader for life.

The Ever Fairy is the judge of Woodland Fairy society. The current Ever, Kusha, is of the Birch family. She lives in a tall, silver maple tree by the Chunky River—not too far from the town of Almanac.

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  Healer Woodland Fairies

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  Musician Woodland Fairies

The Healer Woodland Fairies

The Healer Woodland Fairies are a special group consisting of at least one Fairy from each family. The Woodland Fairies have learned over time that the expertise of all families is needed for true healing. These Fairies cannot be found by Warriors or Wizards. They expect an exchange of favors from those who they heal.

The Musician Woodland Fairies

The Musician Woodland Fairies use their songs to calm or give joy to many. On the east side, they sing the Giant Sloths to sleep. They calm the Chameleon Snakes. The Midnight Spiders use their music as a celebration when their eggs have hatched. These tiny spiders take flight to the beat of the music.

On the west side of The Emerald Forest the Woodland Musicians' songs promote the Crystal Moss' crystals to sway. On the first day of each month, these Fairies have a special song to celebrate the new color and scent of the Almanac plant. This group of Fairies consists of at least one Fairy from each of the families. The Musician Fairies use their music to heal the soul, but as soon as the music stops, listeners' woes will return. Their music cannot be remembered even, by those who sing along with them until the last note is played.

The Musician Fairies are called upon often by different animal species to play at their celebrations. They like to practice their music at the tops of trees along the Chunky River. Many travelers have enjoyed their music. Some have even tried to find them, but it is impossible.

When a Woodland Fairy dies, the oldest living tree in The Emerald Forest also dies.

The Families of The Woodland in The Emerald Forest

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  Woodland Fairies of the Ash Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Birch Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Cottonwood Family

The Family of Ash

The Family of Ash is known for the ability to heal the mind and promote positive thinking. They hold meditation sessions each day. They are the keepers of the Fire Ring. This circle is located in the middle of The Emerald Forest. Woodland Fairies go to the Fire Ring to collect a heated rock if they need to have a fire. The Family of Ash guard the Ring to ward against forest fires. This family can often be found communing with the Cypress family.

The Family of Aspen

The family of Aspen are the artist, painters, and jewelry makers. They also like to teach these crafts to others.

The Family of Beech

The family of Beech are the teachers of the fairy community. Each with their own specialty to share and educate the fairy children.

The Family of Birch

The Birch Family is known for making books and are the scribes of the forest. They are historians. The Family of Birch are introverts and don’t like to have conversations, mostly keeping to themselves.

The Family of Cottonwood

The Cottonwood Family is known for making magical Fairy cloth. They also make the clothes for each Woodland Fairy family out of the leaves from the tree they watch over. This family is very outgoing and will talk non-stop about anything, but they mostly like to design clothes and explain how they made them, showing off their latest designs. The other Woodland Fairies often call them the “fashionistas”. The Cottonwoods are not insulted by this but rather see it as a badge of honor. This family likes to commune with the Sassafras family where they can wear their latest designs at their parties.

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  Woodland Fairies of the Hemlock Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Hickory Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Huddle Family

The Family of Elder

The Elder Family is known for making musical instruments. They also instruct younger Fairies on playing technique. Members of the Elder family and the Pine family can often be found together.

The Family of Fir

The Fir Family is known for making friendships with other animals, birds, and reptiles in the forest. They are also the teachers of the young Woodland Fairies.

The Family of Hemlock

The Family of Hemlock is known for its cooking and baking skills. They constantly need the Cottonwood family to make them new clothes, because they get their clothes burned while cooking. The families of Ash and Cypress keep a constant watch over the Hemlocks so they don’t start a forest fire.

The Family of Hickory

The Family of Hickory is known for gathering wood and other supplies for the Spruce Family to use in building of Woodland Fairy homes. They live on the edge of the east side of The Emerald Forest. They are friends with the Giant Sloths. They use the fur of the Giant Sloths when they get cold for their shelter.

The Family of Huddle

The Huddle Family is known for their sport. They also take care of Warrior Kathleen’s home. They like to surprise her with gifts and tidy her place while she is out protecting The Emerald Forest.

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  Woodland Fairies of the Maple Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Pine Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Spruce Family

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  Woodland Fairies of the Willow Family

The Family of Maple

The Family of Maple is known for its peacekeeping and mediating abilities for Woodland Fairy society. They also care for the current Ever Fairy.

The Family of Oak

The Oak Family are expert horticulturists. They not only grow food for the Fairies but help with the healthy growth and survival of all the trees in The Emerald Forest.

The Family of Pine

The Family of Pine are known for their bards and storytellers. Sometimes they can be annoying, as they will break out in song at any given moment. They also live the longest. Members of the Pine Family and the Elder Family can often be found together.

The Family of Sassafras

The Family of Sassafras is known for making root beer and other fun drinks. This family likes to hold parties, and they don’t take life too seriously. They are also known for creating potions that can either intoxicate or nauseate.

The Family of Spruce

The Family of Spruce is known for its architecture and the construction of Woodland Fairy homes. They are always deep in thought as they are constantly working on a project. They built Warrior Kathleen’s home in the middle of a Huddle Tree.

The Family of Willow

The Willow Family is known for its meteorological expertise. These Fairies are constantly checking the wind direction and explaining upcoming weather pattern predictions. It is difficult to talk to them about anything else, as they switch the conversation constantly.

The Ever is the name given to the leader of the Woodland fairies of the Emerald Forest.

When the call for a quest happens The Ever sends out the purple loons to give short loud cries through the forest and around Rabbit Lake. This will summon the entire community of woodland fairies.

Once everyone has arrived a firefly is given to the head of each family. The Ever has enchanted these fireflies so no one can alter what will happen next.

Each of the fifteen families take their firefly home and hold the ceremony of light. All family members who are done with school write their name on the family crest that hangs on the main tree for their family. The firefly is let go and it flies over and lands on a name. This fairy will be the one to go on the quest. This fairy now has the title of “Light.” The decision is final. No one is allowed to back out.

Afterwards the Light takes the firefly back to The Ever. The Lights take an oath to do what is necessary to protect and defend against all enemies or outsiders wishing to cause harm to any woodland fairy. The community blesses all the Lights.

Each family has a role to play in getting these fifteen and The Ever ready for their quest. They are helped out of their regular clothes and armor and protective gear is put on. Jewelry or any other unnecessary accessories are taken off. Hair and beards are either cut or tied back. The Lights receive special swords and other equipment or supplies they might need from the community.

These fifteen know they might not come back. They have been chosen to go and find the young beast Nayeria or as the fairies call her Black Death. Nayeria has already killed one of their own.

Lights- 15 fairies chosen to go on the quest to defeat Nayeria.

Arzeek

Azeek-

He will sit for hours designing new ways for the fairy homes to be more efficient. The desk he works at is clean and well organized. He believe everything needs to be in its place. If he stops by another fairies home for any reason he will make a suggestion on how they can rearrange or organize something in their home.

Doesn’t like to socialize and would rather be alone. He has short blonde hair and a thin beard. He doesn't often smile which sad because he has a nice smile. He is not married. When he goes to community events he usually stands in the back and watches. A few times he has been caught tapping his foot to the music.

Fir Tree Family-Construction/architects

Cozri

Cozri- He is always looking down at the rocks, he mumbles to himself. He has long reddish blonde hair and a long blond beard to match. He is rugged and doesn't care about the appearance of his clothes. Some have rips or tears in them. He is not a big talker and can be blunt when he does say something. He used to be married a long time ago but his wife died. He has a garden with rock sculptures made out of jade. In the center is a jade heart dedicated to to his wife. He has made other small statues around the Emerald Forest. All are made out of jade and have a special meaning.

Huddle Tree Family-Geologists, jade, crystals

Dathain-

She is very loving and talks softly. One of her specialties is getting along with all families.  She is good at listening to others and many fairies come to her for advice.

She has shoulder length straight red hair that is braided. She tries to keep it neat but even though it is tied it always seems messy.

Beech Tree Family- Teachers

Ellow-

Can be silly at times. Has short red hair and freckles.

She likes to sing and make up stories to entertain people.

Can fly the fastest of all the fairies. Likes to race the hummingbirds.

Hickory Tree Family-Bards, storytellers

Ednir-

He is quiet, likes things in order, and is always humming a song.

Holds a music concert and art show at the start of every full moon.

He is short and muscular.

His short red hair has dark brown highlights that match his trimmed beard.

Ash Tree Family- Woodworkers, makers of musical instruments

Gronul-

His voice is deep and loud. When he laughs it is booming and contagious. He often can be found helping others with their chores or projects. His wild red hair always looks like he needs a haircut. He enjoys making unique recipes for drinks. Often he will make fairies special drinks for their birthdays. His family and him organize various community celebrations and events though out the year. His younger sister was best friends with Darli. Her death is a tremendous lost. He promised his little sister he defeat Nareria in Darli's name.

Sassafras Tree Family-Social activities, makers of mead, rootbeer, flavored water, etc...

Inish-

He is the oldest of the group and is short for a male fairy.

His hair is white short and straight.

He keeps his beard short and it is also white.

He talks non stop, always reciting a fact about this or that.

He enjoys walking instead of flying and can be found wandering around the Emerald Forest.

Birch Tree Family- Scribes, librarians, historians

Keur-

His the oldest fairy chosen to be a Light. The wrinkles on his face show a stern serious look. Usually he is covered in black iron flakes, soot, and small metal particles from making various metal objects for the fairy community. The apron he wears daily for forging has been worn by his dad and grandpa. The armor he wears for battle has been worn by his great grandpa who also had been selected to be a Light. He has wild black hair and a black beard with some grey in it. He appears tough but really is gentle and kind. Unknown to the rest of the world is the secret that he makes rare enchanted swords. One of these will be given and used by Nix the rat companion of Shaman Lumos.

Hemlock Tree Family- Blacksmiths

Lonah -

She takes pride in her appearance. You will always find her with her clothes perfectly matched. She likes to wear hats and fancy dresses. Beautiful gems are worn on necklaces, bracelets, and rings. In her studio you can find her making her own yarn for weaving. The fibers come from the cottonwood family. They are friends. Each day her shoulder length black hair is perfectly styled. She enjoys braiding hair for other fairies and waving in beautiful ribbons. Her secret specialty is making clothes for the Lights that can't be cut by a sword or other sharp objects. The young fairy that was killed was her niece, Darli. Woven into the sleeve of her shirt is Darli's name. Lonah has vowed to do what ever it takes to defeat the Black Death. She whispers in the air, "I'm coming for you Nayeria. You should be afraid."

Spruce Tree Family- cloth weavers, rugs, tapestry

Madur-

She is somewhat bossy.

She likes to constantly reminds all the fairy families what is special about each living thing and what they can all do to protect wildlife.

She has very long red hair and she has braided down her back.

Pine Tree Family- Biologists, take care of the animals, insects, birds, spiders.

Noomi-

She wears mismatched clothes and layers of jewelry.

She likes to be social, and hangs out with the Sassafras family.

She is tall and slender.

Her long hair is light brown with blonde streaks in it. Usually it is frizzy and floats in the air.

She enjoys flying around with the hummingbirds and racing Ellow.

Aspen Tree Family-Artist, teaches painting and jewelry making

Oxwen-

For a fairy he is tall and muscular. He has blonde wavy hair that he doesn't like to brush. He has not mastered the art of flying. Often he hits things or runs into other fairies. When he lands he usually stumbles. Other fairies like to be around him because he is charming and quick with a compliment or joke. He likes to eat and has snacks in his pockets. The mammals know he leaves crumbs and will follow him around the Emerald Forest. Oxwen is usually testing soil for perfect growing conditions for the plants and trees. The community relies on his family to let them know how to care for the soil in their gardens and if the trees need anything to make them healthy. Usually he is dirty from digging in the dirt. He is good friends with Gronul. They like to have contests on who can tell the funniest jokes. Oxwen has a special ability to smell odors or scents like animals can. He knew to fly to Darli to try to save her life because he could smell the decay. When he picked her up he whispered, "Hang in there my dear. I will get you help." In his mind he thought, "I will kill who ever did this to you."

Oak- Tree Family-soil scientists, balance of power Sub group Black Oaks.

Rorka-

She enjoys watching clouds and is always looking up and bumps into things because of this trait. At night she sits for hours explaining the stars to anyone who will listen. She keeps her long brown hair in braids so if it gets wet it won’t stick to her face. Her secret is that she can summon the spirits of fairies who have died and use their knowledge to help the fairy community. Rorka speaks in tongues. The Ever suspects this but can't prove it. Most of the community thinks she is just really smart. Rorka was a mentor to the young fairy Darli who was killed by Nayeria. Roka has Darli's name woven into the sleeve on her top. She whispers into the wind unknown words. The float across the forest in the ears of the Black Death. The young beast smiles and her tongue licks her beak. Roka smiles too but touches the sword that Keur made for her.

Willow Tree Family- Astronomers and weather reporters.

Tidrah-

She is the youngest and the smallest one chosen. Her hair is shoulder length and is multi colors of browns.

She is a master gardener and is knowledgeable about the flora in the Emerald Forest. Her clothes match the plants so she can go unseen in order to study plants. She is not very talkative but likes to be around people. She always has a smile on her face. She recently started as an apprentice healer in the fairy community.

Maple Tree Family-Botanists-herbs, seeds ,forest plants

Tidrah

Turis

Turis-

He likes to hang out by the Chunky River.

He is constantly checking for erosion of the banks made by the blue river rats.

He enjoys everything about the water including swimming in it.

He has short black hair.

Cottonwood Tree Family- Hydrologists

Darli-the one killed by Nayeria

The Day the Emerald Forest became quiet.

Darli's name will not be forgotten. She is the woodland fairy killed by Nayeria.

The blue river rats were entertaining the young fairy so she sat down to watch by the banks of the Chunky River. Underneath the canopy of a shredding hickory tree, she closed her eyes. Nayeria was waiting and slithered in fast with her poisonous bite.

Darli never woke up.

A short time later she was found by Oxwen. With tears streaming down his face he picked up her body which was quickly turning black and flew her to The Ever. The fairy healers came as fast as they could. Her heart rate began to slow until the last shallow breath released from her lips.

The wind stopped blowing and the air felt heavy. The only sound was a long haunting cry from a purple loon.

The fairy community dropped what they were doing and flew to the main gathering area. Animals and birds gathering on the perimeter and watched in silence.

The Ever sent a whisper butterfly to get Shaman Lumos.

That evening a firefly glowing would float down the middle of the Chunky River on a leaf.  The fairy community and other living things were on the banks of the river. This ceremony is called LORE or Lights of remembrance everlasting. The fairies tossed flower petals into the water to float behind the leaf. The forest watched until the light disappeared on the horizon.

A quiet peace loving community is about to show the world how tough and ruthless they can be to defend their way of life and avenge the death of a loved one. They are coming for you Black Death.

Flora

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  Almanac Plant

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  Almanac Plant

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  Black Oak Trees

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  Crystal Moss

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  Fascination Plant

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  Huddle Trees

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  Huddle Trees

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  Shredding Hickory Trees

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  Spiked Snake Vines

Almanac Plant

Almanac Plants change color and scent according to the time of year.

Almanac Plants

Month	Color	Scent
January	Pink	Peppermint
February	Red	Shortbread Cookies
March	Orange	Baking Bread
April	Yellow	Doughnuts
May	Green	Cut Grass
June	Blue	Pine Trees
July	Violet	Lavender
August	Indigo	Cedar
September	Brown	Dark Chocolate
October	Black	Coffee
November	Silver	Apple Sauce
December	White	Vanilla

The Almanac Plant has medicinal properties known only to Alchemist Zane of the Plains.

Black Oak Trees

These rare trees usually grow on the westside of The Emerald Forest. Black mold grows over the tan bark until the trunk and branches are covered. Black Oak Trees have gnarled roots that grow across the forest floor. Many animals like to make their burrows under these roots. The Crystal Moss plants can be found around the roots of the Black Oak Tree. Sometimes the Spiked Snake Vines grow up this tree, which are camouflaged against the trees' black trunks.

Crystal Moss

Crystal Moss grows only under the rare Black Oak Trees. The moss grows tiny, colorful crystals. Autumn Crystal hunters, Alchemists, and others search The Emerald Forest looking to scavenge these rare and valuable crystals. The crystals are difficult to find, because they appear for only a couple of weeks each year in October.

Fascination Plant

The Fascination Plant is an air plant that grows on the sides of pine trees on the west side of The Emerald Forest. Its leaves are brown and have a special chemical inside that makes them follow heat sources, and as such, they will turn toward passing travelers and animals, earning its name.

Huddle Trees

Deep in The Emerald Forest are trees growing in circles with one large tree in the middle, known as "Huddle Trees". The canopy of each huddle are intertwined so tightly that they appear to almost choke one another. Each huddle's central tree is much older than the surrounding huddle, and their roots resurface—creating an illusion that the entire huddle originates from the center tree's roots.

The huddle trees grow in clusters of five to seven trees in a circle. Huddle Trees mostly grow on the eastside of the Chunky River, though there are a few huddles on the west side. They are also home to the Woodland Fairy Family of Huddle. The Woodland Fairies track the health of the Huddle Trees. This tree is related to the banyan tree, symbolizing eternal life. The Huddle Tree is known to symbolize faith and hope.

Shredding Hickory Trees

Shredding Hickory Trees grow on the west side of the Chunky River and along the Iota Path. These giant trees have dense clusters of leaves that are in groups of five. The dark brown bark peels off in thick pieces. Shredding Hickory Tree trunks can grow up to 50 ft in circumference, with some elder trees rumored to grow even larger.

Giant Sloths make their homes in the Shredded Hickories, and the trees are also home to the Woodland Fairy Family of Hickory. The Woodland Hickory Fairies keep watch over the health of the Shredding Hickory Trees.

Spiked Snake Vines

The Spiked Snake Vine can quickly wrap around their victims with a fatal, spiked squeeze. This plant hangs out on the east side of The Emerald Forest.

Beasts

Nayeria

Canon for Nayeria

The fairies sing the sad song of the black death, the beast called Nayeria.

The gossip beetles tell stories about her but no one listens.

She can only hatch if the gate to the Seventh Realm is open for a period of time.  It is the air from the Runiverse which triggers her to hatch out of her egg.

Each time she is sent back to the Seventh Realm she becomes an embryo again. Waiting inside her egg for the gate to be reopened. Waiting to hatch, kill, and grow. She has never reached full maturity.

She is a black creature that is half bird and half snake. Her beak opens up and a snake tongue comes out. She has two sharp fangs on the top of her mouth. If bitten a poison enters the victim and the body begins to instantly decay and turn black while Nayeria sucks the blood out.

A hundred years ago she slithered through the gate of the Seventh Real as a hatchling and grew. While they slept Eleven wizards were bitten. Most died immediately but a couple survived through the night.

Hedge wizard Casper of the garden found his friends in the morning and fought Nayeria who had grown much during the night. Nigeria escaped and Casper desperately tried to save the last two wizards but they each died in his arms.

The white hat wizard went crazy with rage. He went after Nayeria with all the magical power he could create. Forcefully he put her back behind the gate of the Seventh Realm and went back to the Emerald Forest to his deceased friends. Their black and decomposed bodies were laying at what is now the intersection of Noxi Road and Iota Path.

In shock he burned their bodies and scattered their ashes. Casper went mad afterwards. He sits alone in the white wizard tower staring out the window. Sometimes he whispers, “peace.” He doesn’t remember what he did after he closed the gate to the Seventh Realm. He only remembers seeing their dead bodies which were decaying rapidly. On his arms are several wounds that won’t heal. A daily reminder of Nayeria.

When the gate to the Seventh Realm was opened on April 12th Nayeira began to develop inside her egg. Several days later she slithered into the world with the Kitsune beast. The killings began.

May the spirits have mercy on all living things in her path as she makes her way to the Emerald Forest.

There is a group from the Emerald Forest of wizards, warriors and familiars who are on a quest to send Nayeira back to The Seventh Realm.

The Group

Brown hats

Shaman Lumos

Bromley              

Keres Aducah-owner of the Dark Horse Tavern

Rana Roanoke-owner of the Trading Post

Quincy Temal-owner of the Livery Stables

Boris Beridian-owner of the Mercantile Shop

Green Hats

Solomon

Nurgada and the Spirits of Papa Iain and Grandma Maggie

White Hat

Hedge Wizard Casper of the Garden

Purple Hat

Alchemist Zane

Wizards

Enchanter Galatea-huntress

Enchanter Daphne-floral master

Summoner Goober-Koopling

Illusionist Asmodeus-Canaanite

Hedge Wizard Keziah-swamp witch

Soul

Shaded Spectre Lucinda

Elysian Pony

Styx-valley pony

Warriors/Jadeites

Kathleen

Serena

Jules

Blake

Chara

Familiars

Litho-swamp frog

Kez-spectacled falcon

Leema-blue river rat

Adofo-albino rat

Nix-plague rat

Lily-great owl

Sweetie-green asp

Mr. B-dirt rabbit

Rocky-ghost bat

Wolf-wolverine

Kisses-razorback pig

Dirt-dirt pig

Woodland Fairies

The Ever-the leader of all the woodland fairy families

15 woodland fairies-one from each of the families

This group must figure out how to unlock the keys on the gate, get Nayeria through it, and seal the gate closed.

The locks need to be in this order to seal the gate of The Seventh Realm or open it. The order they were unlocked by the magic of two wizards working together. Only the brave working together can now save the Emerald Forest. Will they figure out this order? How will they get her behind the gate? Who will die and who will be the hero?

1  Lightning spell lock

2   Water spell lock

3   Earth spell lock

4   Earth spell lock

5   Lightning spell lock

6  Black Flame spell lock

7 Water spell lock

8 Death spell lock

9  Plant Water spell lock

10 Water spell lock

11 Love spell lock

12 Rainbow spell lock

13 Dark Cloud spell lock

14 Wind spell lock

15 Life spell lock

16 Diamond spell lock

17 Diamond spell lock

18 Supreme Love spell lock

19 Plant Water Spell lock

20 Lightning Spell lock

21 Lightning Spell lock

Jade Structures found in the Emerald Forest

The Bridge of knowledge The Path

The Pedestals of the cosmos The Swirls of Life

The rocks of balance

The five jade structures are located through out the Emerald Forest. They each have a benefit to those who use them but it could also have a negative effect on their life.

They were all made by the fairy named Corzi. He made them after his wife died.

Each structure has a different meaning and can be used by magical people as well as the animals living in the Emerald Forest.

Warrior Kathleen and the Jadeites use them to help her protect the Emerald Forest.

Notable Wizard Inhabitants

The Emerald Forest is where Warrior Kathleen of the Woodlands #15515 lives with her group of females called the Jadeites. It is the place where Kathleen had her legendary battle with the Nightmare Imp Beast.

Soul Shaded Spectre Lucinda of the Spike (#1847) can be summoned in The Emerald Forest by singing “Lu Lu Lucinda” in order to ask her for a favor. She requires a sacrifice to win a prize or wish.

Enchanter Daphne of the Forest #85 lives on the eastside of the forest and she is the keeper of the ancient book of magical spells. Daphne can only be found if her great horned owl, Lily, permits.

The forest is also home to Alchemist Zane of the Plains #9311. Wizard Zane is known for his potions, despite his hermetic nature.

Enchanter Galatea of the Heath #3764 and her parents Nurgada and Bromley live on the edge of the Emerald Forest.

Cosmic Mage Solomon of the Road #2942 dies and is buried in the family cemetery with his wife Grandma Maggie. They are Galatea's grandparents. The spirits of these two often visit.

Summoner Goober of the Oasis $8440 lives in the town of Almanac.

Shaman Lumos of the Hollow #8534 lives on the west side of Rabbit Lake.

Illusionist Asmodeus of the Mount #3872 lives around the area of Rabbit Lake.

Hedge Wizard Keziah #5116 lives in the swamps on the west side of Rabbit Lake by the Two Way River.