The sun rises, bringing another peaceful and beautiful morning to Virelia-a vast forest so immense that no one has ever fully explored its entirety.
There are parts of the forest that remain untouched and forbidden to enter. At first glance, it might seem like an ordinary forest, with animals of normal size living peacefully within. But upon closer look, the trees and their branches are anything but ordinary.
Their size is extraordinary, towering far beyond what one would expect. Even some of the plants vary-some are of regular size, while others are so enormous that they are large enough to house both people and animals. The people of Virelia are of normal stature, yet they have lived here for countless generations. It's a land where people reside in extraordinary homes.
Some live inside giant mushrooms, with walls thick enough to provide sturdy shelter and large enough to house an entire family. Others dwell at the base of massive trees, with only a single house nestled at their roots. Then, there are the truly colossal trees, whose heights stretch beyond the clouds. Atop these trees, entire communities thrive, with homes built along the massive branches, connected by wooden pathways that allow them to traverse the sprawling heights of their arboreal kingdom.
For a long time, the people of Virelia thrived and expanded, leading to a growing population that eventually necessitated the establishment of an academy-a school where they could study the history of their world, the flora and fauna within it, the herbs used for medicine, and, most importantly, the skills needed to survive as travelers. These lessons were essential because Virelia wasn't just a vast forest or a kingdom; it was an entire world filled with numerous realms, many of which remained unexplored and undiscovered.
Humans weren't the only inhabitants of Virelia. Some elves also lived in this forest kingdom-some as permanent residents, while others were travelers searching for rare plants and herbs for medicinal purposes. However, their numbers had dwindled in recent years as many of the elves who originally lived here had migrated to more hidden, remote places. Despite this, the relationship between humans and elves remained strong, as both worked to preserve and protect Virelia.
Virelia wasn't just a place of schools and learning-it also housed healing centers where medicinal herbs played a vital role. Markets flourished, with vast farmlands dedicated to growing rice, fruits, and vegetables. There were also farms for livestock, such as sheep for wool, and water buffalo, cattle, chickens, and other animals, ensuring the people had everything they needed to live and thrive.