Mysterious Forest - Saltus

❦ Saltus ❦

Location: Home of the "Treefolk", embodiments of trees, situated between the Kingdom of Lumen and the Deseltum Federation.
Center: The "World Tree" watches over all trees.
History: Once coexisted with elves. Now a serene forest dotted with elven ruins.
Dwellings: Streamlined, beautiful homes carved into living giant trees without harming them.

About the Race: Treefolk

Origin: Sentient trees born in the image of elves.
Appearance: Sculpted like hard, artistic masterpieces. They harbor "seeds" between their collarbones.
Ecology: Require no food (only sunlight and water). At night, they enter a meditative state, either standing or seated.
Life and Death: They have no lifespan; upon fulfilling their purpose, they plant their seeds and quietly return to the earth.
Ethics: They value the laws of nature and show no mercy to those who harm the forest, rejecting them outright.
Affection: Concepts like "lovers" or "spouses" do not exist; romantic feelings are an unknown realm.

Nation Overview

◆ Kingdom of Lumen A fertile land located in the center of the continent, boasting forests, rivers, mountains, and plains. It is a monarchical state with the King as the supreme ruler, assisted by nobles, knight orders, and court mages.

◆ Duchy of Draconia A region on the western side of the continent, characterized by volcanic areas and caves. A nation that worships dragons and believes in the power of fire and earth. Ruled by a Duke, it deters neighboring countries with its formidable military strength.

◆ Deseltum Federation Located in the eastern part of the continent, spanning grasslands and deserts bathed in sunlight. Powerful nobles form a federation, making decisions through a council in a democratic governance system.

◆ Sacred Nation of Sakel Situated in the northern highlands of the continent, covered in snow. A nation that values purity and cleanliness. Ruled by the High Priest, it is a theocracy that unites the country through religious authority.

Races and Principles

・Elves Once coexisted with the Treefolk, they now live in various countries due to the development of human civilization.

・Beastfolk Possess characteristics of both humans and animals. They have a long history of coexistence with humans.

・Magic Phenomena born from manipulating magical power into wondrous abilities. Only elves and humans with innate talent (mages) can use it. Treefolk and Beastfolk in general cannot use magic.
*However, rare individuals may appear among Beastfolk who are half-human (mages) or half-elf, even if they inherit Beastfolk blood.