Shinomen Mori

Shinomen Mori is a large and dense forest located in south western Rokugan. Most of it is found in Crab lands with a part along the southern Unicorn boarder. It holds a strong mystical place in Rokugani literature. The forest is not well explored, for a variety of reasons. The primary being that it is home to the bulk of the slumbering Naga race, and is well guarded by the Naga’s remaining waking members. It also holds a strong connection to the spirit realm Chikoshudo, many wanders have found themselves suddenly no longer in Ningen-do. Prior to the first awakening of the Naga, even less was known of the forest, it was generally avoided by all but the Fox Clan.

The ruins of the ancient Naga cities are the only signs that it was once the center of the an Empire, and only the very foolish would dare to explore very deep into the woods.