The Forests of Stone are a collection of forests in western Talmithe, in the foothills south of the Fangs of Khurazar. Quite unlike the tropical forests that are typical of the region, the trees of the Forests of Stone are a unique kind of giant groundsel with distinctive rock-like bark. This material is tough enough that a pick is required to break through it, even if the wood beneath is little harder than that of a typical deciduous tree. It is generally believed the trees developed this way to give themselves a layer of protection against the wildfires that sweep the nearby grasslands in the dry season.
Despite being very sparsely inhabited, the Forests of Stone are usually considered to fall within the territory of the Velparun, a claim the Great House fiercely defends.