The Valdarian Isles

The Valdarian Isles
'''West of the great city lies the remnants of the ancient tree trunk that crashed into the ocean ages ago. Over time, the structurally formidable wood of the tree formed a chain of islands. The magic in these islands is as wild as the nature that grows on them. Attempts to colonize the area have failed, excluding a tower built for the purpose of studying wild magic itself. Maintaining operation in this research academy requise constant effort and many times, the nature of the island has nearly over run the single tower. The magic of this area has affected the ecology to a point where the insects are massive, Fungus has taken over much of the role of typical plant life, and the animals can speak a common tongue. This is a place of wonder, and although close to the most industrialized portion of the world it is nearly out of reach. These islands are the setting for many of the “fairy tales” told to young Valdarian children. '''