The Veridian Province of the Eternal Sun Empire had earned its name because of the vast tropical forests that blanketed nearly every corner of the region.
Rich in natural resources and blessed with fertile land, it was one of the empire's most valuable provinces. Unlike many other forests across Aris, however, Veridian rarely housed powerful magical beasts. That single advantage allowed its resources to be harvested and utilized on a scale that would have been impossible elsewhere.
That did not mean the previous rulers of the empire exercised complete authority over the province.
Beyond the civilized capital city, Veridian province was little more than an endless sea of forests stretching from east to west. Dense canopies covered the land, concealing countless rivers, valleys, and ancient settlements beneath their emerald expanse.
