It is well known that the Vai'kesh Forest is one of the most dangerous places near the comparatively tranquil Elf town of Aman'Lu. The name itself -- Vai'kesh is the Elvish word for evil spirit -- and is direct in its foreboding.

The Vai'kesh themselves are distantly related to the Elves, though any Elf you ask is likely to discount that connection. Bidelia the Historian tells us this dark tale of magic out of control.