There were many reasons why the Eternal Forest remained so desolate and overlooked by the kingdoms across the continent, despite housing a surprisingly large population and being rich in resources.
One of the main ones was the sheer difficulty of moving armies through that lush green labyrinth.
There were no roads, no basic infrastructure of any kind, just a hellish sea of ancient trees and dense vegetation.
The western plains, completely surrounded by the Eternal Forest, were the only place that supported decent infrastructure and prosperous cities, some with populations reaching millions.
But for any army to reach them, only two options remained:
The first was the seemingly calm waters of the Solene River, which flowed into Lake Azur, a body of water teeming with sea monsters naturally drawn to large clusters of vessels.
