The Forest

The main setting of *The Angel in the Forest* since the start of the comic.

Set in an eternal winter, the forest has been seen to be the home to a vast amount of animals of many different species, either occupying old human structures, making colonies, living in trees, in underground burrows, camps, or other spots together.

It's currently unknown where the forest itself is located or what past country it's in, however, human structures are seen dotted around the forest either as visited locations or ones seen in the distance, and because of this, it's not a totally remote location and was likely considered a rural area in the time of humans. The forest is also within some proximity to the Human City as well, likely having past human-made road connections going through the forest connecting to the city buried under the snow.

The forest itself has also been seen in the past to be lush and green, implying that it's in what was once a temperate climate part of the world before the eternal winter set in. While most of the forest's trees in present day seems to be dead, it is still capable of plant life, as some low lying plants and pine trees have been seen to still grow there. Some varying fruits or vegetables can still be found in the forest as well, providing a food source for it's inhabitants.

## Geographical Features & Landmarks

What is referenced to as "the Forest" by the characters is considered to cover a large amount of land and has some notable geographical features and landmarks that have been seen or visited throughout the comic.

### **The mountain range**

The most distinct feature in the forest if viewed from afar, the mountain range is visited and seen up close later in the comic. The mountain range has been seen in the backgrounds of several shots throughout the comic since its start, implying that it likely surrounds a large portion of the forest on its outskirts.

The mountain range itself is home to the bat colony, having been established somewhere in a rocky cliff face that leads to a cave.

It's not known to have any other inhabitants, remarkable features, or structures.

### **The river**

The river has been seen a few times in the comic and it cuts through the forest, likely starting from somewhere in the mountain range, continuing on through and out of the forest, and eventually reaching the Human City further beyond.

The river has been seen to also be used by animals as a means of navigation or direct use of travel via boats of varying sizes. Montimer and his family has been one notable case, using their boat to travel to the Human City from the forest.

The Blue Tail colony has been seen to have been established right on the river, having their own ship port in it as well, using it for travel and trade with presumably other animal settlements and the human city. It's likely that other animal establishments have been developed alongside the river and use it for a similar purpose.

### **The old stone bridge**

The old stone bridge as its first called by Noah, is a notable landmark in the forest. The bridge was built by humans a long time ago and it crosses over somewhere along the river. It's unclear if this is the only bridge crossing the river, and it's unclear if it was originally used for just foot traffic, or if it saw use with motor vehicles in the past by humans.

## Notable Locations

Some other significant locations located within the forest have been human structures such as the human house, and the lab buildings.