The realm of Arboros is known as the realm of root and thorn. Like all realms, its natives share physical traits tied to their magic. The people of Arboros are recognized by their green eyes, a reflection of their ability to communicate with and conjure plant life. Their land is made up of farming villages nestled deep within towering redwood forests, creating an environment that feels calm, grounded, and deeply connected to the natural world.

Arboros magic is rooted in growth and restoration. Its people can influence plant life, allowing them to cultivate crops, harvest rare herbs, and maintain a steady supply of natural resources. As a result, Arboros has become the primary source of food and medicinal ingredients for the entire continent of Emarion. While other realms rely on strength, strategy, or control, Arboros provides sustenance and healing, which is perhaps the most essential need.

The connection to nature is a huge influence in the culture of Arboros. Its people are often described as friendly, grounded, and more relaxed than those in other realms. Unlike many regions in Emarion, Arboros remains one of the few places where mortals are still treated with a level of respect and coexist more peacefully alongside the Descended. However, despite this softer reputation, Arboros is still governed by the same hierarchy as the rest of the realms. The Descended maintain control, and like elsewhere, that power can carry arrogance and cruelty beneath the surface.

We can clearly see the impact Arboros has on Emarion by looking at the healers. Diem and her mother Auralie are mortal healers who rely heavily on herbs and remedies sourced from Arboros to treat injuries and illness. Unlike the Descended, who possess magical quick-healing abilities and immunity to most injuries and illnesses, mortals are fragile and lack these protections when navigating the dangerous environments of the Descended. Without magic of their own, mortals depend entirely on these natural substances.

Even with its mild and mundane culture, Arboros holds a quiet kind of power. It does not dominate through force or fear, but through necessity. Every realm depends on what it provides, whether for food, medicine, or survival. In a world driven by hierarchy and control, Arboros stands apart as a reminder that power does not always come from strength or intellect, but from the ability to sustain life itself.