Virdis

**Virdis** is the main region of Bandits of the Forest. It is home to ten kingdoms, each from a different part of the world.

## History

During the ancient times of the Virdis region was the reign of the Savage Era, a time where Pokémon roamed the land like animals, killing each other for food and survival. There was no order or structure, only the wild. A thousand years ago, a group known as The Arbiters rose up, dubbed "The First Thinkers". They brought knowledge to the wild lands and gave Pokémon the gift of self-awareness. Through these gifts, Pokémon were able to form societies and fight their battles through reason and unity.

At some point, this harmony gave rise to the first kingdom of Virdis, the Great Kingdom. This kingdom was said to govern over all of Virdis and grant prosperity to its subjects for hundreds of years. War was a product of the past, and the rich soil allowed farmers to prosper and grow many foods to be distributed among its people. In addition, the land was rich with a unique metal called elementium, which alchemists discovered contained unique properties that could benefit the growth of Virdis. It was considered a time of true peace within any land.

Two hundred years ago, however, came a momentous turning point in Virdis history. Word of its rich land and environment reached the ears of ten different regions across the world, and all sought to take it for themselves. Ten armies encroached on the land and declared war against each other for the resources, leaving the people of Virdis caught in the cross fire. War was raged, and the Great Kingdom fought back to keep its right to the land, but their lack of military might became their undoing. The Great Kingdom's culture was swept up in the flames of war, either lost to history or incorporated into one of the invading armies.

War eventually settled as all ten armies took claim of their captured territories. All that remained unclaimed was the ruins of the Great Kingdom, the very center of Virdis. For two hundred years, no kingdom dared to encroach on this land as it was believed to be cursed by the horrors of war.

## Kingdoms

### Verde Kingdom

The Verde Kingdom is one of the great influential powers of Western Virdis, home to bountiful harvests and farming communities.

### Senbo Kingdom

The Senbo Kingdom is one of the great military powers of Virdis, boasting an impregnable stronghold around its capital and weaponry far more advanced than any other. It is the center of innovation, where those who seek to improve the future are encouraged to put their talents to good use. The capital has remained isolated from the external affairs of Virdis for two hundred years, but has recently loosened its borders to neighboring kingdoms and works to tear down the prejudices built up against outsiders.

### Wick Kingdom

The Wick Kingdom is a harbor kingdom that works in sea trade with other regions. The unruly crime that takes place in the Wick Kingdom has given rise to a subsection of land called The Outlands.

### Echo Bell Kingdom

The Echo Bell Kingdom is often considered the "Kingdom of Revelry". In contrast to the Senbo Kingdom's militaristic views, Echo Bell expresses importance in the arts and culture, spreading the influence of other cultures through its various festivals.

### New Chariot Empire

The New Chariot Empire is a kingdom located in Eastern Virdis and is infamous for its slavery and their colosseum, nicknamed the "Centum Death Ring", where slaves must fight each other and win one hundred times in a row to earn their freedom. New Chariot is currently at war with the Umbra Clock Kingdom and sending spies to the kingdoms of Western Virdis, including the Verde and Echo Bell kingdoms.