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[[File:Forest of Angularis7.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">A View of the High Forest of Angularis.</div> ]] | [[File:Forest of Angularis7.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">A View of the High Forest of Angularis.</div> ]] | ||
[[File:Forest of Angularis6.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Castlewellan Wood of the Forest of Angularis</div> ]] | [[File:Forest of Angularis6.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Castlewellan Wood of the Forest of Angularis</div> ]] | ||
| − | [[File:Forest of | + | [[File:Forest of Angularis.jpg|250px|thumb|right|<div class="center" style="width: auto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">The Místúra House, a Royal hunting lodge in the Forest of Angularis.</div> ]] |
| − | The '''Forest of Angularis''', also known as the '''Fifth Forest''', is a vast sacred forest in the [[Deep South]] which is situated in the [[ | + | |
| + | The '''Forest of Angularis''', also known as the '''Fifth Forest''', is a vast sacred forest in the [[Deep South]] which is a [[Bailiwick]] situated in the [[Circuit]] called the [[Vale of Angularis]], itself a part of the [[Royal Precinct]] of the [[Elwynn|Elwynnese Union]] known as the [[Alalehzamin and Utasia|Emirate of Alalehzamin and Utasia]] which is known as the [[Vale of Angularis]]. The forest is sacred to those who worship the [[Elwynn (Goddess)|Goddess Elwynn]] such as the [[Church of Elwynn]] and the [[Church of the Froyalanish Ancient Ways]]. The latter consider the forest, that contains numerous [[Worship Water|Worship Waters]] and [[Stone Circle|Stone Circles]], a [[Godsgrove]] writ large. | ||
==About== | ==About== | ||
| − | The Forest of Angularis is a large area of woodland and forest which partially contains the [[Hólmlendar]]. It is a lush environment which includes stone circles, misty dales, eerie ponds, sparkling streams, mysterious ruins and remains of lost civilizations, enigmatic lakes, secluded grottoes, and expansive, marshy lowlands. It stretches from the hinterland of the [[Shores of Angularis]] to the [[Barrowlands]] from which it is separated by [[Astopov's Dyke]]. Tree species to be found in the forest are elm, beech, ash, oak, olive trees and cedars. In the most | + | The Forest of Angularis is a large area of woodland and forest which partially contains the [[Hólmlendar]]. It is a lush environment which includes stone circles, misty dales, eerie ponds, sparkling streams, mysterious ruins and remains of lost civilizations, enigmatic lakes, secluded grottoes, and expansive, marshy lowlands. It stretches from the hinterland of the [[Shores of Angularis]] to the [[Barrowlands]] from which it is separated by [[Astopov's Dyke]]. Tree species to be found in the forest are elm, beech, ash, oak, olive trees and cedars. In the most primeval parts of the forest there are trees to be found with trunks as wide as castle gates. |
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| + | The Fifth Forest is one of the favourite holiday amd leisure destinations of the [[Elwynn|Elwynnese]] branch of the [[House of Ettlingar Freyu]]. | ||
| + | ==Geography== | ||
===Areas=== | ===Areas=== | ||
| − | Since times ancient beyond the memory of [[Vanakvinna|woman]] the Fifth Forest | + | Since times ancient beyond the memory of [[Vanakvinna|woman]] the Fifth Forest has been divided into seven traditional and historical areas. |
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*Castlewellan Wood; | *Castlewellan Wood; | ||
*Deep Templewoods; | *Deep Templewoods; | ||
| + | *Elwynn's Oakwood; | ||
*Forest of Angularis Foothills; | *Forest of Angularis Foothills; | ||
*Forest of Angularis Valleys; | *Forest of Angularis Valleys; | ||
*High Forest of Angularis; | *High Forest of Angularis; | ||
*Middle Forest of Angularis. | *Middle Forest of Angularis. | ||
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| + | ===Notable Features and Locations=== | ||
| + | *Arandurcourt; | ||
| + | *Gong of Gneevgullia; | ||
| + | *Miriquidi Temple; | ||
| + | *Místúra House; | ||
| + | *R'lyeh. | ||
==People== | ==People== | ||
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==Animals== | ==Animals== | ||
| − | The Fifth Forest is teeming with game. Among the large variety of animals found within the wood are wolves, great elk, deer, spotted tigers | + | The Fifth Forest is teeming with game. Among the large variety of animals found within the wood are wolves, great elk, deer, spotted tigers, tree cats, badgers, rabbits, foxes, monstrously huge boars, spotted bears, and a species of lemur. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | In the days of yore the Forest of Angularis was part of the [[Forest of Elwynn]] of ancient lore. It escaped the deforestation policies of the [[Ardashir I|Ardashirian reign]] due to being located outside the borders the [[Barony]] of [[Elwynn]] in those days and therefore beyond Baronial control. | + | In the days of yore the Forest of Angularis was part of the [[Forest of Elwynn]] of ancient lore. It escaped the deforestation policies of the [[Ardashir I|Ardashirian reign]] due to being located outside the borders of the [[Barony]] of [[Elwynn]] in those days and therefore beyond Baronial control. |
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| + | ==Trivia== | ||
| + | The Battle of Aradurcourt, part of the [[Angularis Offensive Operation]], took place in the Forest of Angularis in 1644, the [[Year of the Four Kaisers]]. | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Vale of Angularis]][[Category:Froyalanish Ancient Ways]] |
Latest revision as of 09:20, 13 August 2017
The Forest of Angularis, also known as the Fifth Forest, is a vast sacred forest in the Deep South which is a Bailiwick situated in the Circuit called the Vale of Angularis, itself a part of the Royal Precinct of the Elwynnese Union known as the Emirate of Alalehzamin and Utasia which is known as the Vale of Angularis. The forest is sacred to those who worship the Goddess Elwynn such as the Church of Elwynn and the Church of the Froyalanish Ancient Ways. The latter consider the forest, that contains numerous Worship Waters and Stone Circles, a Godsgrove writ large.
Contents
About
The Forest of Angularis is a large area of woodland and forest which partially contains the Hólmlendar. It is a lush environment which includes stone circles, misty dales, eerie ponds, sparkling streams, mysterious ruins and remains of lost civilizations, enigmatic lakes, secluded grottoes, and expansive, marshy lowlands. It stretches from the hinterland of the Shores of Angularis to the Barrowlands from which it is separated by Astopov's Dyke. Tree species to be found in the forest are elm, beech, ash, oak, olive trees and cedars. In the most primeval parts of the forest there are trees to be found with trunks as wide as castle gates.
The Fifth Forest is one of the favourite holiday amd leisure destinations of the Elwynnese branch of the House of Ettlingar Freyu.
Geography
Areas
Since times ancient beyond the memory of woman the Fifth Forest has been divided into seven traditional and historical areas.
- Castlewellan Wood;
- Deep Templewoods;
- Elwynn's Oakwood;
- Forest of Angularis Foothills;
- Forest of Angularis Valleys;
- High Forest of Angularis;
- Middle Forest of Angularis.
Notable Features and Locations
- Arandurcourt;
- Gong of Gneevgullia;
- Miriquidi Temple;
- Místúra House;
- R'lyeh.
People
Although the number of people inhabiting the forest is small, even in its deepest parts one can find crofters, foresters, hunters and herdsmen. There are also several hermits and other people who have chosen to live off the grid who have made the Forest of Angularis their home.
Animals
The Fifth Forest is teeming with game. Among the large variety of animals found within the wood are wolves, great elk, deer, spotted tigers, tree cats, badgers, rabbits, foxes, monstrously huge boars, spotted bears, and a species of lemur.
History
In the days of yore the Forest of Angularis was part of the Forest of Elwynn of ancient lore. It escaped the deforestation policies of the Ardashirian reign due to being located outside the borders of the Barony of Elwynn in those days and therefore beyond Baronial control.
Trivia
The Battle of Aradurcourt, part of the Angularis Offensive Operation, took place in the Forest of Angularis in 1644, the Year of the Four Kaisers.
