Why is the Witch’s Forest called the Witch’s Forest?

There’s no need for a detailed explanation about the origin of the name. It’s simply because the forest is inhabited entirely by witches, and only witches live here.

Let’s change the question then: Why do witches live together in isolation?

Is it because mixing and creating potions is illegal and not allowed by the Empire?

Of course not. Luminor Academy, the Empire’s prestigious institution, even has a full-fledged department dedicated to pharmaceuticals. The Empire encourages studying the art of potion-making, especially those that mimic the effects of magic without using actual …