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The Vesve Forest is the largest hardwood forest in all of the [[Flanaess]]. Its southern half, as well the strip which borders the [[Sepia Uplands]] and [[Clatspurs]] (Highvale) down to Highfolk Town are relatively free of baneful creatures, although inhabited by a fair share of predators.
[[Image:Vesve Forest01.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The Vesve Forest and environs, as depicted on the [[Lazzaretti map]] by [[Rob Lazaretti]] (2005).]]
The '''Vesve Forest''' (or '''High Forest''') is the largest hardwood forest in the [[Flanaess]]. The Vesve is bordered to the north by the plains of the [[Wolf Nomads]]; to the west by the [[Sepia Uplands]], [[Clatspur Range]], and [[Highvale]]; to the east by the [[Dulsi River]], [[Whyestil Lake]], and the plains of [[Furyondy]]; and to the south by the [[Velverdyva River]].


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The Vesve is split between various factions, including the forces of [[Iuz]], indigenous [[hobgoblin]] and [[gnoll]] tribes, and native [[elf|elves]], [[human]]s, [[gnome]]s, and [[beastman|beastmen]]. Given that the [[Empire of Iuz]] claims the entire forest, as well as the fact that the [[Treaty of Greyhawk]] did not establish clear borders within the Vesve, the woodland often serves as a battleground between Iuz and the good folk of the forest, supported by Furyondy, [[Veluna]], [[Highfolk]], and the [[Knights of the Hart]]. The northernmost portion of the forest, a narrow strip separated by the [[Deepstil River]], is claimed by the Wolf Nomads.


'''References'''
==Ecology==
The Vesve Forest has vast resources, including several excellent woods, incense, preservatives, plant resins (used in waterproofing), and medicinal herbs and berries. The neighboring states of Veluna, Furyondy, and Highfolk depend on these resources for their economic well-being.


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===Flora===
 
===Fauna===
 
==Inhabitants==
The northeastern portions of the Vesve are inhabited by the forces of Iuz (mainly [[orc]]s, but also gnolls, hobgoblins, and some [[ogre]]s and [[troll]]s).
 
The western and southwestern Vesve is held by the high and wood elves of the forest, currently numbering around 13,000. A small community of grey elves is located in the central Vesve, around the Timeless Tree. About 20,000 humans also inhabit the Vesve, mostly in the elven regions ([[591 CY]] estimates). About 500 humans can be found in the northernmost region, just north of the Deepstil.
 
Most of the Vesve's 6000 gnomes make their homes in the Gnome Hills, a northwestern swathe of the forest descending from the Sepia Uplands. Approximately 800 beastmen inhabit the region just south of these hills, known as the Beastman Forest. Sprites, brownies, and other fey creatures also dwell here. Some 3000 [[halfling]]s also live in the Vesve ([[591 CY]] estimates).
 
The so-called Goblinoid Lands, a central swathe of the forest between Iuz's forces and the elven regions, is inhabited by a smattering of native hobgoblin and gnoll tribes, numbering about 3500 and 2500, respectively. Some 1500 hobgoblins and 1000 gnolls inhabit other regions of the Vesve ([[585 CY]] estimates).
 
==Features and settlements==
Notable features and settlements of the Vesve Forest include:
 
*The [[Defiled Glades]]
*[[Delvenbrass]]
*[[Flameflower]]
*[[Gildenhand]]
*[[Ironstead]]
*[[Laurellinn]]
*[[Lerrek's Tower]]
*[[Lunadore]]
*[[Quaalsten]]
*The [[Timeless Tree]]
*[[Waterwall]]
 
==Maps==
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Image:Vesve Forest02.jpg|By John Knecht, WGR4 ''[[Iuz the Evil]]'' (1993).
</gallery>
 
==Bibliography==
*[[Gygax, Gary]]. ''The World of [[Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1980.
:———. ''[[World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
*[[Gary Holian|Holian, Gary]], [[Erik Mona]], [[Sean K. Reynolds]], and [[Frederick Weining]]. ''[[Living Greyhawk Gazetteer]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 2000.
*[[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: TSR, 1998.
* [[Carl Sargent|Sargent, Carl]]. ''[[Ivid the Undying]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1995. Published online. [https://greyhawkonline.com/download/16370/?tmstv=1727302323 PDF by William Allman with maps].  Original RTF archived:[http://web.archive.org/web/20081218001449/http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/dnd/downloads Wizards.com]. WGR7 or WGRx
:———. ''[[Iuz the Evil]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
:———. ''[[The Marklands]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
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The Vesve Forest and environs, as depicted on the Lazzaretti map by Rob Lazaretti (2005).

The Vesve Forest (or High Forest) is the largest hardwood forest in the Flanaess. The Vesve is bordered to the north by the plains of the Wolf Nomads; to the west by the Sepia Uplands, Clatspur Range, and Highvale; to the east by the Dulsi River, Whyestil Lake, and the plains of Furyondy; and to the south by the Velverdyva River.

The Vesve is split between various factions, including the forces of Iuz, indigenous hobgoblin and gnoll tribes, and native elves, humans, gnomes, and beastmen. Given that the Empire of Iuz claims the entire forest, as well as the fact that the Treaty of Greyhawk did not establish clear borders within the Vesve, the woodland often serves as a battleground between Iuz and the good folk of the forest, supported by Furyondy, Veluna, Highfolk, and the Knights of the Hart. The northernmost portion of the forest, a narrow strip separated by the Deepstil River, is claimed by the Wolf Nomads.

Ecology

The Vesve Forest has vast resources, including several excellent woods, incense, preservatives, plant resins (used in waterproofing), and medicinal herbs and berries. The neighboring states of Veluna, Furyondy, and Highfolk depend on these resources for their economic well-being.

Flora

Fauna

Inhabitants

The northeastern portions of the Vesve are inhabited by the forces of Iuz (mainly orcs, but also gnolls, hobgoblins, and some ogres and trolls).

The western and southwestern Vesve is held by the high and wood elves of the forest, currently numbering around 13,000. A small community of grey elves is located in the central Vesve, around the Timeless Tree. About 20,000 humans also inhabit the Vesve, mostly in the elven regions (591 CY estimates). About 500 humans can be found in the northernmost region, just north of the Deepstil.

Most of the Vesve's 6000 gnomes make their homes in the Gnome Hills, a northwestern swathe of the forest descending from the Sepia Uplands. Approximately 800 beastmen inhabit the region just south of these hills, known as the Beastman Forest. Sprites, brownies, and other fey creatures also dwell here. Some 3000 halflings also live in the Vesve (591 CY estimates).

The so-called Goblinoid Lands, a central swathe of the forest between Iuz's forces and the elven regions, is inhabited by a smattering of native hobgoblin and gnoll tribes, numbering about 3500 and 2500, respectively. Some 1500 hobgoblins and 1000 gnolls inhabit other regions of the Vesve (585 CY estimates).

Features and settlements

Notable features and settlements of the Vesve Forest include:

Maps

Bibliography

———. World of Greyhawk Fantasy Game Setting. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1983.
———. Iuz the Evil. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.
———. The Marklands. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1993.

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

High Forest {Vesve forest} Geographical feature Reference SEE Vesve Forest {High Forest}
Purple Gem of the Vesve Forest Item Greyhawk Adventures 83
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #298 71
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #359 75
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #AN3 21
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, From the Ashes: Atlas of the Flanaess 4, 6, 8, 9, 21, 29, 45, 54, 64, 68, 74, 79
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, From the Ashes: Campaign Book 68, 70-72, 80, 84
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, From the Ashes: References Card #11
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Greyhawk Adventures 83
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Greyhawk Wars: Adventurer's Book 10, 14, 20, 25, 28, 32
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Ivid the Undying 74, 116, 150, 157
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Living Greyhawk Gazetteer 4, 8, 23, 45, 46, 52, 53, 54, 59, 61, 62, 85, 86, 133, 142, 151 , 153, 182
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Living Greyhawk Journal #0 6
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Living Greyhawk Journal #1 24, 29
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Living Greyhawk Journal #5 1, 29
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Player's Guide to Greyhawk 6, 26, 27
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, S1-4 Realms of Horror, Adventure Booklet 60
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, S4 The Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth, Book One 6
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Sea of Death 80
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Siege of the Citadel 1, 4, 34, 43, 79, 136, 138, 181
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, The Adventure Begins 20, 21, 36
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WG11 Puppets 31
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WG6 Isle of the Ape 27, 28
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WG8 Fate of Istus 120
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WGA4 Vecna Lives! 94
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, The World of Greyhawk Fantasy World Setting (Folio) IC, 10, 11, 21, 23, 24, 25
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WGM1 Borderwatch IBC
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WGR4 The Marklands 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 18, 19, 27, 30, 31, 39, 41, 47, 48 , 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 80
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WGR5 Iuz the Evil 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 15, 17, 19, 21, 25, 28-35, 49, 55, 75, 76, 77, 79, 80, 84, 86, 88, 89, 90, 94
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, WGR6 City of Skulls 30, 31, 47
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 22, 25, 48, 50, 53, 54, 58
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, World of Greyhawk boxed set (1983) 13, 26, 32, IBC
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Artifact of Evil 6, 117, 190-193, 218, 219, 224, 226, 227, 229, 230, 236, 250, 253, 260, 263, 278, 291, 299, 305, 309, 322, 331, 334
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Come Endless Darkness 37, 248
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, The City of Greyhawk: Adventure Cards 4, 17
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions 3, 70, 79
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess 18
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #052 19
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #056 19
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #191 66, 68
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #208 54
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #209 13
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #269 65
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #270 72, 73
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #271 75
Vesve Forest {High Forest} Geographical feature Woodland, Dragon magazine #297 96
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