From the journal of Ardebast Raconteur:

Verdant is the name of both the forest to the west of Sixtus, and the city that has formed within its branches. The forest floor is mostly populated by members of the peaceful subset of the Wild, though there are some burrows of Awakened furs as well. The city in the treetops consists of large platforms that extend from tree to tree and connected by suspended walkways. The walkways are for the benefit of the few furs who live in Verdant and visitors, as the city itself is mostly populated by the Avian (Awakened birds). Given Avian artistic talents, Verdant is regarded as a more artistic community than other cities in Pelaria. This is most reflected in its architecture. It is usually the art that attracts furs to the city in the treetops, as most furs would much prefer to keep their paws on land. Other furs reside in Verdant are easygoing merchants and craftsmen who make their living gathering and selling the raw materials used by artist Avian and repairing their tools and who are able to ignore the more annoying facets of Avian personalities.

Carja’s Notes:

Of all the ideas for cities and towns I came up with for Pelaria, Verdant is probably my favourite. I like the subtitle of The City in the Treetops. The avian needed a place to live so it seemed like a logical addition.