Aenin'wyyn

The Aenwyn Forest in common parlance. The birthplace of the Elven race and a bastion of nature in its wildest, purest form. Home to all manner druids, dryads, and races with a closeness to nature such as the Firbolg. The Elves who take the responsibility for protecting and maintaining the forest have a non-violent philosophy and only resort to combat as a last resort (though they are quite capable when among their familiar trees). When the Rosa Empire came they chose not resist conquest in exchange for a promise to leave the forest unharmed. They began a relationship where the Rosans were provided with rare materials and resources from within the forest (paid as 'taxes') and were allowed to add some of their number to the Rangers to keep an eye on potential threats within the forest.

While the Elves are the officially recognized wardens of the forest, their authority are not recognized by all of its denizens. Powerful and ancient creatures lurk within its darkest parts whom the Rangers both respect and fear.

Since the start of the war, multiple factions have attempted to get the Elves to make good on their deal with the Empire, but Elves remain undecided. They do not want to risk picking the wrong side and then bringing the wrath of the eventual victor upon their forest.

Ildil'yntra
The Waters of Life. A lake in the middle of the forest with many rumored mythical properties. It is said that during times of drought these waters can sustain the life of the forest alone. The Rangers protect the water at all costs, because it is thought that if the water should be corrupted the whole of the forest will die.

The First Rangers
Protectors of the forest, mostly Elven but with a scattering of humans and other races. They follow the philosophy of nonviolence when possible but are completely capable of defending the forest with blade and magic when needed.