Redoe
Redoe is the name of a continent mostly populated by elves and dwarves. Much of its expanse is covered by a dense deciduous forest known as Nanirae, which stands as one of the last vestiges untouched by the hands of civilization in the world. Redoe is graced with a climate temperate in nature, allowing one to experience the full splendor of all four seasons. With the arrival of spring, the woods burst into vibrant life, adorned with an overwhelming display of blossoms. The sweet fragrances of these blooms waft through the air as wild animals roam freely, creating a harmonious symphony of life. As autumn paints the hills with hues of yellow and crimson, the trees embrace transformation, shedding their leaves in a graceful dance before the impending embrace of heavy snowfall.
As one journeys northward one can see a shifting landscape, where verdant plains and valleys gradually yield to undulating hills and majestic mountain ranges. Alongside this shift, the once-dense deciduous forests make way for sprawling coniferous woodlands.
But do not be deceived by the surface beauty, for this is no enchanted forest from a children's fairy tale. These ancient trees stand as sentinels of untold ages, bearing witness to the echoes of forgotten knowledge and tales long gone. And within the shadowed depths of these expansive woods lurkbeings old as time itself and malicious like Chaos… Awaiting naive travelers underscoring the treacherous nature of the terrain.
In the north, the formidable mountain range, named Herenyakal, forms an imposing barrier that stretches across the horizon. The name, like many in these lands, originates from ancient elvish words like “wealth,” “shine,” and “beard,” possibly alluding to the mountains' vertical rows resembling a lengthy beard. Or, it might just be a reference to the dwarves who reside there, within the largest city of the region “Hyste Talma.” This city, ingeniously carved into the mountainside, serves as a well-known landmark. But while everyone looks up to the mountains thinking how to conquer them, not many notice what is under their feet. What is unknown to most humans is that while the city itself is already impressive, it leads to an whole nation, buried underground in the mountains.
Beyond these mountains, there is a rumored land between peaks filled with never-melting ice and howling winds. This is the “Land of the Giants,” as many call it. According to legend, this land served as an asylum for the castaway sons of gods who sired giants before their last breath. The truth behind these tales remains unknown… Except maybe for the race of the snow elves known as Vindu.
This secluded group of elves is said to inhabit an icy kingdom within the inhospitable plains. To access their realm, one must traverse passages concealed beneath Hyste Talma, but the fate of those who embark on this journey remains shrouded in mystery. So far, no one who has ventured there has ever returned. The Vindu elves' enigmatic nature lends an aura of mystique to the region, as they are believed to safeguard the secrets, including the legend of the giants. Ultimately, much remains unknown about the Vindu and their realm.
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