Lumanschultz

**Lumanschultz** is a vast deciduous woodland that stretches across the borders of Floravia and Faunalia. The elevation of Lumanschultz is approximately 15 meters above sea level and its situated in a temperate oceanic climate with mild temperatures, consistent rainfall, and a mix of multiple tree and plant species.

## History

Lumanschultz has a rich and fascinating history, having been inhabited by ancient peoples long before the kingdoms of Floravia and Faunalia were even established. Evidence of these early inhabitants can still be found in the form of ruins and artifacts scattered throughout the woodland, providing a glimpse into the lives and cultures of those who once called this place home. Throughout history, the dense woodland and abundant wildlife of Lumanschultz have attracted hunters from nearby kingdoms, who sought to capitalize on its resources for food and trade. Over time, these hunters established settlements within the forest, and the woodland became a hub for trade and commerce, as well as a home for many different communities. Despite the changes that have taken place over the centuries, Lumanschultz remains a place of great natural beauty and cultural significance, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to explore its rich history and diverse ecosystem. Lumanschultz is the provenance of Tremainaroon, a tradition that believes in the healing power of nature.

## Description

### Noise Pollution

Lumanschultz is one of the few remaining landscapes in the world that is free of human noise pollution, making it a truly unique and tranquil place to visit. Due to its protected status, planes are not allowed to fly overhead the woodland, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the peaceful sounds of nature. The quietness is so profound that one can hear the rain hitting the leaves, providing a truly serene and calming experience. To preserve the natural beauty and ecological balance of Lumanschultz, it is strictly prohibited to take any native species of plants or hunt wildlife within the forest. This ensures that the woodland remains a safe haven for its diverse flora and fauna, and that visitors can enjoy its natural wonders for generations to come.

### Flora

The understory of Lumanschultz is home to an incredible array of plant species, the most populous numbering at least to 127. Some of the plant species that can be found in the understory include the delicate and colorful trillium, the vibrant red cardinal flower, the dainty and fragrant lady's slipper orchid, the feathery and graceful maidenhair fern, the striking and spiky cobra lily, the tiny and intricate wild ginger, the delicate and lacy fronds of the maidenhair spleenwort, the bright and cheerful yellow trout lily, the elegant and slender bellwort, the charming and whimsical mayapple, the lovely and fragrant woodland phlox, the vibrant and showy fire pink, the intricate and delicate foamflower, the unique and otherwordly Indian pipe, the striking and dramatic bloodroot, the blue cohosh, the bleeding heart, the painted fern, the viper's-bugloss, the flowering dogwood, the elderberry, the angelica plant, and the skimmia. The most common understory plant is, however, is the lady's delight (*Chromapetalum multiforme*) followed by the hairy stinkbloom (*Pilosus malodorata*); as well as blue, red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and pinkberries in lowland regions. The forest is made up primarily of redbuds, apples, cherries, dogwoods, magnolias, and hemlocks; but there are also lone birches, oaks, willows, and beeches in and throughout. Adding to the extreme diversity of the plant species, Lumanschultz is also home to a plethora of mosses and lichens as well as three species of ivy and small populations of kudzu bean.

### Fauna

Wildlife found in the forest include the red fox, the gray squirrel, the white-tailed deer, the raccoon, the chipmunk, the black bear, the wild turkey, the barred owl, the woodpecker, the garter snake, the serow, the macaque, the pika, the spotted owl, the badger, the roe deer, the lynx, the tree frog, the toad, the monarch butterfly, and the turtle; vagrant populations of moose, muskox, and bison may also be seen but are extremely rare; and mice, moles, voles, and shrews are found in and throughout the forest but are rarely seen due to their shy and skittish nature. The forest's most seen wildlife are the birds and insects, some notable examples being the songbird, the robin, the redwing, the chough, the finch, the sparrow, and the wren. For insects, the ladybug, the praying mantis, the dragonfly, the bumblebee, the ant, the mosquito, the grasshopper, the firefly, the mayfly, and the carpenter ant are very common. There are also black, large red, leopard, and banana slugs. In the water sources of the forest, bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, trout, and salmon call the lakes and ponds home, as well as the introduced koi. Historically, cougars, elk, and gray wolves roamed the forest too but their populations are long-gone. Lumanschultz used to be home to large populations of wooly wood mammoths and wood muskox before they went extinct a little over 100 years ago. Gray foxes were also introduced to the area, but there have been no reported sightings of them in over 30 years.

### Cuisine

The cuisine in the forest is deep-rooted in medieval Floravians, Faunalians, and the Ancient Peoples. They are milks-and-grasshoppers which are typically given to young witches, monarch butterfly chips that are dried-up, dead, crunchy monarch butterflies, plump juicy berry bowls which are bowls made up of blueberries and its corresponding colorful counterparts like the redberry, crisp lanternflies that are dried-up and dead lanternflies with another chippy and crisp texture, benefit bowls which are bowls made of a honey and tree sap mix, and salted leaves, which are dried leaves of trees typically dipped in a berry sauce or a tangy, vinegar-like sauce and salted with spices.