o the west of the city of Nevrast, along the Dark River, an explorer may come to the fabled Loa Forest. This place is home to the small, brown-skinned Loa—said to be a peaceful, friendly people, if somewhat insular—and to an assortment of woodland animals, mostly small and peaceful like the people. Comparatively little is known about the Loa, but it is unlikely that they pose any great threat to goodly folk.