Stretching across the northern reaches of Elvarien, The Living Forest defies conventional understanding of woodland. Here, the ancient trees have developed varying degrees of consciousness, with the oldest specimens possessing full awareness and even the ability to communicate with receptive visitors. The forest floor shifts subtly over time as trees slowly reposition themselves, altering paths and creating new clearings according to patterns only they understand. Dappled light filters through canopies that intentionally adjust to provide ideal growing conditions for the countless rare plants below. The Sylvani and Spritelings consider this verdant realm their domain, building harmonious communities that enhance rather than impose upon the natural ecosystem. Travelers speak of the forest’s uncanny ability to lead the worthy to exactly what they seek—and to lead the unworthy in endless circles until they learn respect for the ancient wood’s sentient nature.