Varas Woodland

The Varas Woodland was the first destination for most Ribinas, attracted by its lush forest environment and plentiful resources. The forest was a great place for scavenging herbs, fruits, and mushrooms, as well as exploring and hiking. The sunlight filtering through the trees created a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the Ribinas could build their dens anywhere they pleased.

However, after the curse was unleashed, the forest became a dangerous place for the Ribinas. Some of the fruits, herbs, and mushrooms that they used to rely on now contained bacteria or poisons that could make them sick or even kill them. Worse yet, some plants had become cursed, with the spirits' essence trapped within them. Venturing too close to the cursed plants can be dangerous for Ribinas. They may hear whispers tempting them to touch or consume the plant, believing it will bring them great benefits or power. However, doing so usually leads to their poisoning and death. The Ribina's essence then remains trapped within the cursed plant, while their spirit goes to the cemetery. Each death strengthens the deceptive words and power of the cursed plants.

Those who managed to resist the temptations of the cursed plants often left feeling sick. Although the risk of death was small, the sickness was still unpleasant. The Ribinas learned to avoid the cursed areas and marked them with symbols on the trees and a radius, warning others of the danger. This measure had saved many lives, but some Ribinas still failed to pay attention and stumbled upon the cursed plants, ignoring the warnings.

When nearing an area with cursed plants, Ribinas would often feel a minor strange sensation, but those who were not paying attention might not notice it at all, leading them right into the cursed plants' trap. Despite the dangers, the Varas Woodland remained an important location for the Ribinas, who continued to explore and make use of its resources, albeit with greater caution.