Vallarune

Vallarune is a fictional location featured in the fantasy novel "The Luminaries" by author K.M. Sterling. It is described as a vast and ancient forest, largely unexplored and teeming with both natural beauty and hidden dangers. The forest is characterized by its towering, luminous trees that cast an ethereal glow, giving the place its name. These trees are a unique and integral part of Vallarune's ecosystem, providing sustenance and shelter for its inhabitants.

Within Vallarune, various mythical creatures are said to reside, some benevolent and others hostile. The dense canopy and winding paths make navigation difficult, and it is often rumored that the forest itself possesses a form of sentience, guiding or hindering those who venture within. The lore surrounding Vallarune suggests it holds ancient secrets and powerful artifacts, making it a place of both great opportunity and peril for adventurers and scholars alike. Its exact geographical location within the fictional world of "The Luminaries" is not precisely defined, adding to its mystique.