Rithundun's+Legend

Contrary to modern beliefs, Bhapuul was once a flourishing land enriched with lush greens and minerals that were sought by all. A forty miles square land positively teeming with life. A treaty with Xanibya was created so that Bhapuul would remain untouched. However, legend has it that a great war ravaged this land and left nothing in its wake.

The war was eventually forced upon the two countries because of the two different philosophical paths of the countries. Xanibya was an Isolationist country; they did not like to get involved with international affairs. Rithundun, on the other hand, was indeed a expansionist country. They thought they believed the minerals and natural wealth of Bhapuul was destined for the technological advance.

Much of the war time was spent on capturing land instead of harvesting the "required resources." Because of the feral disposition of the land-hungry Rithundun men, a lifeless desert was formed. The luscious sea of green was thus replaced by an ocean of foul, dusty earth. A ceasefire was signed on Holiday and the war-wagers realized what they have done. Technologies from each country were combined to run multiple tests on the earth. A group of scientists tried to revive the smallest bit of life from the rocks and dirt, but they had no luck.

However, there is a small bit of hope left. In a hidden cave deep within Pyrosium, a forest is rumored to exist. A forest that came into existence from the very seed of Bhapuul. Mountain Hermits claim that they have seen such a place and praise it with exotic stories of wealth and fortune. Those with any common sense who hear such stories know that it could never be true. The hermits are still wear rags for goodness sakes!

The natives have called this rumored grove, "Athmoot."