About
The Green Region is a lush expanse of mangroves, rice paddies, and winding rivers. Here, water and land intertwine, nurturing a culture of abundance and ingenuity. Its people are farmers, herbalists, and guardians of sacred wetlands, drawing strength from the cycles of growth and renewal. Life in Green is marked by vibrant festivals and rituals tied to the turning of seasons, with ancient shrines hidden among lotus fields and waterways that carry both trade and legend.
Notable Sites and Landmarks
Viridia
Nestled between rivers and terraces, Viridia is the Green Region’s shining jewel. Wooden houses rise on stilts above canals, and every bridge is adorned with flowering vines. Known as the City of Blossoms, Viridia thrives on rice trade, medicinal herbs, and the artistry of weaving reeds into cloth and baskets. Its central marketplace floats on interconnected rafts, where farmers and fishermen barter goods while musicians play reed flutes.
Viridia’s history traces back to a time when the rivers were said to run wild and destructive. According to legend, the first settlers planted lotus flowers as offerings to the River Serpent, pleading for peace. The serpent, moved by their devotion, calmed the waters and allowed the city to grow.
Today, the serpent is revered as Viridia’s guardian spirit, and every spring, the Festival of Blossoms is held to honor it — a celebration where thousands of lotus lanterns are set afloat at night, turning the waterways into a sea of stars.
Mangrove Labyrinth
Just on the outskirts of Viridia, a twisting maze of roots and waterways stretches across miles of wetland.
The Mangrove Labyrinth is both feared and revered. Settlers tell of spirits dwelling in its shadows, while shamans seek visions within its heart.
According to legend, the River Serpent carved the labyrinth as a sanctuary for itself, hiding a pearl that contains the first rainfall. Those who enter uninvited may be led astray by glowing wisps or swallowed by roots, but the worthy might glimpse the pearl’s light.
But today, some herbalists still risk entering to harvest rare plants said to heal any wound, though few return unchanged.
Jade Terraces
Endless rice paddies carved into the rolling hills, glimmering with water like polished stone. The Jade Terraces are not only breathtaking to behold but also the source of the region’s prosperity — producing rice, herbs, and freshwater fish that sustain its people and drive trade across the Pacific Water Continent.
For Viridia, the terraces are more than farmland — they are a symbol of abundance, identity, and resilience. Merchant barges loaded with rice depart from Viridia’s canals to supply other regions, making the terraces the foundation of the city’s thriving economy.
Shrine of the Drowned Moon
Hidden in a flooded glade near the mangroves stands the half-submerged ruins of an old stone shrine. The locals call it the Shrine of the Drowned Moon, believing it was swallowed by rising waters centuries ago as punishment for forgotten vows. Only its moss-covered pillars and carvings remain above the surface.
Some villagers venture here on nights of the full moon to offer flowers and polished shells into the water, seeking clarity in dreams. Some whisper that the shrine is a thin place between worlds, where a drowned priest’s spirit lingers, warning those who repeat his mistakes.
