This is also known as the Elemental Forest,for various reasons.In the front of the forest is a small monument,displaying what appears to be an Arcanine-sized Eevee,but some features have changed.

Story Scenario 1:(Your OC) was dragged by (Friend of Choice) to meet the village elders.This forest seems rather bland,and uninteresting,as if it's hiding the potential it had.

Story Scenario 2:(Your OC) was informed this region had Guardians.Perhaps it was a simple rebranding of "Guilds".

Free-Play Scenario:(Your OC) just so happened to stumble here for no reason whatsoever.Possibly.