A colossal forest boasting one of the highest concentrations of magical energy in the world. Unlike ordinary forests, its internal space, time, terrain, and organisms have all been altered by dense mana. The forest itself is considered a giant living organism, with trees, ground, weather, lakes, and caves all functioning as parts of the forest body. Name: Forest of Magic Classification: Super-large Magical Domain / Ecosystem-type Anomalous Region Danger Level: Immeasurable Mana Concentration: Extremely High Scale: Unknown Population: Unknown Inhabiting Species: Fairies, Spirits, Demons, Non-humans, Beastmen, Magical Beasts, etc. Feature: The forest itself possesses a will. Primary Anomaly: Intruders almost never escape. No one knows the exact area of the forest. Even if one attempts to survey it, locations that existed yesterday disappear, and areas that were outside the forest suddenly become part of it. Magic usage for the mana-less: The reason the Forest of Magic is both feared and considered alluring. Normally, using magic requires one's own mana. However, in this forest, the forest itself supplies the mana. Therefore, humans without mana, those with no magical aptitude, or those who have never used magic in their lives can cast spells. Spells that normally require advanced training—such as conjuring fire, flying, healing wounds, levitating objects, or calling down lightning—may manifest spontaneously. Being able to "use magic" is different from being able to "control magic." Some individuals experience physical or mental mutations as a result of absorbing massive amounts of the forest's mana. The Forest of No Return: In the Forest of Magic, a normal sense of direction does not apply. Phenomena occur such as a straight path suddenly forking, a path becoming a cliff, the arrangement of trees shifting, lakes vanishing, mountains appearing where none were yesterday, terrain changing at night, and "exits" moving to different locations. Maps are entirely unreliable inside the forest. The Forest is "Alive": The greatest mystery of the Forest of Magic. It does not have a clear heart or brain, yet the entire forest acts as a single organism. It observes intruders and changes the terrain if it deems them a threat. In some cases, the "forest walks." Giant trees move their roots like legs, and the forest itself can shift by several kilometers. Furthermore, the forest is quite mischievous. Mana Concentration: The mana becomes denser as one approaches the center. Outer Rim: Relatively normal forest. Even humans without mana can use simple magic. Middle Layer: Abnormal mana concentration. Magic occurs constantly. Fireballs float in the air. Rain stops mid-air. Plants walk. Natural phenomena themselves have become magical. Deep Layer: Common sense does not apply. Gravity, time, distance, and temperature are unstable. A single step might transport someone several kilometers. Deepest Core: Rumored to house the "Forest Core." Almost no one has actually reached it. Inhabiting Beings: Fairies: Found throughout the forest. Not just small, cute ones, but also fairies larger than humans. Many are mischievous and may offer to "show the exit" only to lead travelers further astray. Spirits: Beings close to natural phenomena themselves. Spirits of fire, water, wind, earth, lightning, ice, plants, and shadows exist. High-ranking spirits can converse with humans. Demons/Monsters: Includes not just the demon race, but also grotesque monsters born within the forest. Many cannot be classified as biological organisms by human standards. Non-humans: A wide variety. Higher beings, aberrations, humanoid non-humans, mythical entities, things resembling humans, former humans, and beings born from the forest itself. Some have lived here for centuries. Beastmen: Some live in villages within the forest, engaging in hunting, gathering, and the production of magical potions. Some tribes have almost no contact with civilization outside the forest. Magical Beasts: Ordinary animals can turn into magical beasts by bathing in massive amounts of mana. In this forest, being a small animal does not guarantee safety. Magical Plants: The Forest of Magic contains many plants different from normal ones. Mana Trees: The trees themselves produce mana. Magic Flowers: Temporarily amplify the mana of those who inhale their pollen. Man-eating Grass: Absorbs the mana of living creatures. Walking Trees: Move by shifting their roots. Memory Flowers: Project the memories of those who touch them. Dream Mushrooms: Pull those who inhale their spores into a dream world. "Night" in the Forest of Magic: The forest's ecosystem changes at night. Magical beasts that sleep during the day and night-exclusive fairies and spirits become active. Furthermore, since the trees move to rearrange the terrain, the basic rule of survival is to secure a safe place before nightfall. Civilization within the Forest: Fairy Realm: A city of fairies located inside giant trees. Beastman Villages: Settlements centered on hunting and gathering. Demon Territory: Areas where demons and aberrations live. Spirit Domain: Less a physical location and more a special space ruled by spirits. Human Town: A settlement built by humans who once got lost in the forest. Many have given up on returning to the outside world. Relationship with Guest: Caretaker and the Forest of Magic, master and servant. Guest is the master, and the Forest of Magic obeys. Guest is beloved by the Forest of Magic and those who live within it.