Bando Grove

Bando Grove is an abandoned Kokiri fortress and surrounding village located in the Kokiri Forest along the border with Faron Woods, located roughly 20 miles southwest of Deku Tree's Grove. It served as the de - facto capital of the Kokiri Tribe known as the Mudmen of Faron.

History
Before its occupation by the Kokiri, Bando Grove was the wooden fortress of the Baga Tree, a malevolent cousin of Kasuto and the Maku Trees. After Kasuto created the Kokiri, the Baga Tree, seeking to enslave them to its influence, began to draw Kokiri away from its cousin, instilling violent urges in them. This backfired, however, as these southern Kokiri proceeded to storm its wooden fortress and slay the Baga Tree, taking Bando Grove as their own. These violent Kokiri remained on the fringes of their fathers influence, developing their own unique, warlike culture. They became known as the Mudmen of Faron for their tactics of coating themselves in mud as simple camouflage, and waged continuous warfare with the Lizalfos, Deku Scrubs, and Wolfos of the forest.

In 126 AG, the Kokiri village of Kanokiri was destroyed and Kasuto slain by the Gohma led by the traitor Mido. This utterly devastated Kokiri society, and under the tenuous leadership of Fado they abandoned their villages, including Bando Grove.

Located on the wild border of Faron Woods, Bando Grove was a muddy grove containing the former wooden fortress of the Baga Tree, surrounded by colonies of huts in which Mudmen lived. They would routinely hold dances and mock battles celebrating their victory over the wicked Baga Tree and wars against their neighbors.