#15600 %BValls shack in the sky%0~ You have stumbled upon an old run-down shack of sorts. Papers with strange writings on them (C, Pascal, FORTRAN, APL, ..) are scattered throughout the room. Against on wall is a desk with a dusty computer on top. On the wall is a sign which simply reads: Vall. ~ 156 512 0 r16384 E computer comp screen keyboard~ E computer comp screen keyboard- E computer comp screen keyboard- Lying on the desk under a pile of dust is a Packard Bell 486SX. (as soon as I can scrape up some money...I'll overdrive it)..:P ~ E desk desktop drawers~ E desk desktop drawers- E desk desktop drawers- An old wooden desk with no drawers or anything. Just a slab of wood. ~ E sign~ E sign- E sign- A sign that reads: Vall. ~ D0 A gateway leads to the IMM room. ~ gateway~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V1 0 1204 D1 A portal leads to the Temple of Mesraht. ~ portal~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V1 0 3001 D5 Below you, hanging in suspension, is a workroom. ~ slide~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V3 0 1210 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m -1 thriller.mid~ P ~ S #15601 Cliff Face~ A mostly barren, moss covered and rock faced cliff looms above you and stretches high into the sky above. Gusts of wind sting your face as you notice a small ladder leading up the side of the cliff. A wooden sign, weeds sprouting up all around it, stands here. ~ 156 0 5 r0 E ladder ladd lad~ A rope ladder leads precariously up the moss covered side of the cliff face. ~ E post sign~ A wooden sign points towards the ladder and reads: %BA plateau filled with wondorous wildlife lies above. Those new to this Realm take heart, as the creatures above will enjoy your presence.%0 ~ D3 An intersection lies to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15694 D4 A ladder leads up the cliff. ~ ladder~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15602 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15602 Beginning of the Plateau.~ Thie wind dies completely here and you are left with filled with a feeling of peace and tranquility. Butterflies and bumblebees dance mystically in and about the wide variety of plantlife growing on this plateau. Off in the distance, beyond the cliff, you can discern the village of Mesraht. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E flowers~ E flowers- E flowers- There is a wide variety of plants stretching out as far as you can see, most of which are flowers. ~ E city mesraht~ E city mesraht- E city mesraht- You can just make out the village in the distance. ~ D0 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15605 D1 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15604 D3 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15603 D5 A ladder leads down towards home. ~ ladder~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15601 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15603 An open field.~ A field stretches out before you and meets the sky at a great distance. The land here is quite flat and the underbrush is populated by various prairie creatures. A wooded area can be seen to the west. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E horizon~ E horizon- E horizon- In the distance, the ground and sky meet at the horizon. ~ D0 You see sunflowers towards the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15689 D1 The beginning of the plateau. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15602 D3 You see a group of trees to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15692 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15604 An open field.~ A field stretches out before you and meets the sky at a great distance. The lands here is quite flat and the underbrush is populated by various prairie creatures. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E horizon~ E horizon- E horizon- In the distance, the ground and sky meet at the horizon. ~ D0 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15606 D1 The field continues to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15693 D3 The beginning of the plateau. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15602 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15605 An open field.~ A field stretches out before you and meets the sky at a great distance. The land here is quite flat and the underbrush is populated by various prairie creatures. You evidence that somebody has camped here recently as there are signs of a camp and campfire. A pleasant scent filters from the north. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E fire camp campfire stones~ E fire camp campfire stones- E fire camp campfire stones- A circle of black stones encircles an area where a fire has recently roared. ~ E horizon~ E horizon- E horizon- In the distance, the ground and sky meet at the horizon. ~ D0 You see a multitude of flowers towards the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15610 D1 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15606 D2 The beginning of the plateau. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15602 D3 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15689 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15606 An open field.~ A field stretches out before you and meets the sky at a great distance. The lands here is quite flat and the underbrush is populated by various prairie creatures. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E horizon~ E horizon- E horizon- In the distance, the ground and sky meet at the horizon. ~ D0 A field lies just to your north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15609 D1 You see more of the field towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15607 D2 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15604 D3 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15605 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15607 Windswept field.~ The wind stings your face for a moment and then subsides to become a slight breeze which tickles your neck. Small animals scurry around and search for food and shelter. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 You see a large tree in the distance. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15608 D1 You see the edge of the plateau towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15690 D2 The field continues to the south ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15693 D3 An open field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15606 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15608 Willow on the plateau.~ There is a steady breeze that blows through an aged willow tree which stands solitaire upon this vast plateau. The tree seems to be a gathering place for the various creatures of this plateau. It stands relentlessly against the passage of time and provides many of the creatures gathered here with a sense of security. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E willow tree~ E willow tree- E willow tree- The tree is a sign of stability in an otherwise changing world. Animals wander in and around the large tree and eye you with curiousity. ~ D1 Saplings grow towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15684 D2 You see an expanse of fields towards the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15607 D3 More open field to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15609 D4 You think it possible to climb up the tree with no problems. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15625 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15609 Field.~ The field topped plateau continues here with the underbrush getting slightly higher. As a result the animals which wander here are more concerned with their safety as predators are harder to avoid. The air is sweetly scented towards the west. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E underbrush brush weeds~ E underbrush brush weeds- E underbrush brush weeds- The underbrush allows some animals a better defense against would be predators. ~ D1 More field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15608 D2 More fields. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15606 D3 You smell something sweet from the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15610 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15610 Flowers in the field.~ As you come upon this drastically different part of the field, you notice a sweetness hovering in the air. The birds and other animals roaming throughout this flowery field seem to be engulfed in a sort of jovial atmosphere. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E flower flow flowers~ E flower flow flowers- E flower flow flowers- The flowers scattered all around you dance brilliantly in the light and force you to think of happier times. ~ D1 More field. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15609 D2 The field continues to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15605 D3 The small path continues to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15611 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15611 Entrance to Prairie~ The plant life starts to thin out as you come upon a prairie full of small mammals running this way and that. The ground is amazingly flat here and the brownish color of the plantlife indicates a lack of rainfall. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E ground floor dirt~ E ground floor dirt- E ground floor dirt- Withered plantlife covers a signifigant portion of the ground here, its greenery reaching for heights unknown. ~ D0 The prairie continues to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15628 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15610 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15613 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15612 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15612 Prairie~ The prairie continues to stretch off in all directions and you observe the many birds flying overhead. Some have landed in search for food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E birds bird~ E birds bird- E birds bird- Birds fly overhead and search for food. ~ D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15619 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15611 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15614 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15617 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15613 Prairie~ The prairie continues to stretch off in all directions and you observe the many birds flying overhead. Some have landed in search for food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E birds bird~ E birds bird- E birds bird- Birds fly overhead and search for food. ~ D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15611 D1 You see a mound of brush to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15688 D2 You see sunflowers to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15689 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15614 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15614 Prairie~ The prairie continues to stretch off in all directions and you observe the many birds flying overhead. Some have landed in search for food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E birds bird~ E birds bird- E birds bird- Birds fly overhead and search for food. ~ D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15612 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15613 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15615 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15615 Entrance to abandoned hut.~ You stand before an old, abandoned hut. The holes scattered throughout the thatch roof indicate that it has been years and years since somebody(or something) has inhabited it. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E hut shack build building~ E hut shack build building- E hut shack build building- This old hut seems like it has been here for ages. ~ E roof thatch~ E roof thatch- E roof thatch- The thatch looks as if it had been burned long ago. ~ D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15617 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15614 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15616 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15616 Abandoned Hut~ You find yourself squinting to see inside this old abandoned hut. A table is tipped over in the corner and the chairs that accompanied it are all but in pieces. Other than the smell of the rotting floorboards, there is not much else of interest in this deserted hut. It does, however, seem safe to rest here. ~ 156 4 0 r0 E table~ E table- E table- The table is made of wood, with a few scraps of hardened and inedible bread crumbs lying about it. ~ E chair chairs~ E chair chairs- E chair chairs- The chairs are wooden, apart from that, nothing of a notable nature can be discerned from them. ~ E floor floorboard board~ E floor floorboard board- E floor floorboard board- Searching the floor reveals a trapdoor. ~ D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15615 D5 A trapdoor leads down into darkness. ~ trapdoor~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V1 0 15640 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15617 Prairie~ The prairie continues to stretch off in all directions and you observe the many birds flying overhead. Some have landed in search for food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E birds bird~ E birds bird- E birds bird- Birds fly overhead and search for food. ~ D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15618 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15612 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15615 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15620 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15618 Scorched Prairie~ This part of the prairie has been scorched by something LARGE. The burnt plantlife looks to have been burnt recently, as you can still smell the carbon hanging in the air. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15619 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15617 D3 You see a dying prairie to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15621 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15619 Prairie~ The prairie continues to stretch off in all directions and you observe the many birds flying overhead. Some have landed in search for food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E birds bird~ E birds bird- E birds bird- Birds fly overhead and search for food. ~ D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15628 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15612 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15618 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15620 Prairie of death~ The look and feel of this part of the prairie is of decadence. A stillness has seemingly swallowed up this entire area as you stare at the desolation. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15621 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15617 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15621 Prairie of death~ The look and feel of this part of the prairie is one of utter decay. A stillness has seemingly swallowed up this entire area as you stare at the desolation. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15622 D1 You see a large burn mark in the prairie to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15618 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15620 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15622 Prairie of death~ The general feel of this part of the prairie is unnerving. You can pinpoint why, but it seems as if you are being watched. The edge of the plateau lies to the west here overlooking a road directly below. You can also just make out the village of Mesraht in the distance. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15623 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15621 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15623 Prairie of death~ You have come to a dead end. The prairie is encapsuled by stone walls that jut up out of the ground and disappear into the sky. The peculiarly smooth surface of the rock face makes it impossible to climb up. Dead animals litter the ground here and the smell of death is nearly overcoming. A strong smell of carbon eminates from the slick stone walls. The only exit is back the way you came from. ~ 156 1 2 r0 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15622 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15625 Up the Willow Tree~ You find yourself among the branches of a giant willow tree. From here you can see across the whole of the plateau. You spot a small building far to the southwest and more jagged cliffs to the northwest. The wind feels refreshing up here as it blows through your hair. ~ 156 4 3 r0 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15626 D5 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15608 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15626 Out on a Limb~ You have made your way out onto a thick branch of the willow tree. You dare not go out any farther else you fall out of the tree and break your neck. ~ 156 0 0 r0 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15625 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15628 Prairie Trees~ You have stumbled upon a grove of trees that nearly encircle you. There is no exit north or south, but you think you could move some of the branches to the east out of the way to allow you passage in that direction. You can also return to the prairie to the west. ~ 156 0 0 r0 E tree trees grove~ E tree trees grove- E tree trees grove- The trees seem to have eyes and their branches hang low to the ground. ~ D1 The flatlands lie to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15633 D2 The entrance to the prairie is to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15611 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15619 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15631 Dead tree in the Flatlands~ Dry, cracked earth stretches towards the south and east. Hardly any plantlife grows here as the ground is just too infertile. A lone withered tree stands here, struggling to survive. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15636 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15632 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15632 Flatland~ Dry, cracked earth stretches out as far as you can see. Small animals wander around here looking for shelter and food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15631 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15635 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15633 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15633 Flatlands~ You are in a vast flatland area. The ground is cracked from the dryness and you can see for miles towards the north and east. Tree branches hang low towards the west and south, but you think you could move the western branches out of the way to allow you passage in that direction. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15632 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15634 D3 The prairie lies to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15628 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15634 Flatland~ Dry, cracked earth stretches out as far as you can see. Small animals wander around here looking for shelter and food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15635 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15639 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15633 D4 Stone stairs lead up a bridge. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15687 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15635 Dried up pond~ You stumble upon what seems to be a dried up pond. The blazing sun that dominates the skies above these flatlands has cracked the now dark brown bottom of the dried up pond. You notice a bridge that arches overhead is gradually deteriorating. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15636 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15638 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15634 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15632 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15636 Flatland~ Dry, cracked earth stretches out as far as you can see. Small animals wander around here looking for shelter and food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15637 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15635 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15631 D4 Stone stairs lead up an aged stone bridge. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15685 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15637 Flatland~ Dry, cracked earth stretches out as far as you can see. Small animals wander around here looking for shelter and food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15638 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15636 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15638 Flatland~ Dry, cracked earth stretches out as far as you can see. Small animals wander around here looking for shelter and food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15637 D2 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15639 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15635 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15639 Flatland~ Dry, cracked earth stretches out as far as you can see. Small animals wander around here looking for shelter and food. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15638 D3 ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15634 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15640 Dark Pit~ You have stumbled upon a darkened pit. The air here is stagnant and you find it increasingly difficult to even breath. There is a broken sign attached to one side of the pit. Luckily there is a ladder leading out of the pit, back to the hut. ~ 156 13 0 r0 E sign~ E sign- E sign- An old sign attached to the wall reads: BEWARE OF THE TUNNEL RUNNERS!!! ~ E ladder~ E ladder- E ladder- A ladder leads up into the hut. ~ D4 A trapdoor leads up. ~ trapdoor~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V1 0 15616 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15641 Beginning of Canal~ You are wading through a canal that is just about up to your chest in depth. The water has a murky brown texture and coloring to it which is far from the crystal-like qualities of the water in the pool to the south. The wind here is non-existant, therefore there are no ripples on the surface of the water except those created by you. The banks on either side of the canal are indeed too steep to climb up which forces you to chose north or south as your exits. ~ 156 4 6 r0 E water canal~ E water canal- E water canal- The water has a brown stagnate quality to it. ~ E bank banks shore~ E bank banks shore- E bank banks shore- The banks are too steep to climb up out of canal by. ~ R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15650 On the Spring~ You find yourself out in the middle of a small circular pond filled with sparkling, cool water. Scattered birds throughout the treetops sing while the sounds of the forest echo all around you. Trees of incredible height encompass this spring fed pool on every side and allow passage only back towards the south. Below you, through the crystal clear water, you can see various forms of marine life and a glint of something shining far down below. ~ 156 139264 7 r0 E sign~ E sign- E sign- A sign simply reads: CENTER ISLE ~ D0 The pond continues. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 10050 D2 You see wildlife to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15695 D5 You can swim down into the pool if you have some sort of gills. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15651 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M10 F0 Q15651 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15651 Just below the surface~ You have submerged just below the surface of the crystal clear pool of water. The light from above filters down through the ripples of water and allows you to see quite well here. The water is cool, but not cold enough to make you shiver. All around you, the marine creatures here swim around with seemingly no care in the world. As you look even further below you, you can see the water grow darker, as well as something reflecting the light from above. ~ 156 16 8 r0 D4 You can see the surface of the water above you. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15650 D5 You can swim further down. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15652 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M9 F15650 Q15652 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15652 Further below the surface~ The water remains cool here, though slightly cooler than above, and the light has diminished somewhat, but you can still see the wonderous aquatic life all around you, dancing through the water to an unheard song. You can hear nothing except the passage of water around your head and you con still discern something glinting below you. ~ 156 16 8 r0 D4 The light grows more intense above you. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15651 D5 The water grows dark below you. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15653 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F15651 Q15653 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15653 At the bottom of the pool~ You have reached the bottom of the pool. The water here is still just cool enough to be comfortable, but the light has diminished greatly. Aquatic life still surrounds you though, as this area is rarely explored by adventurers, the creatures surrounding you have no fear of you, but simply curiosity. Embedded in the floor of this pool is a large sphere of sorts made of %b%6pure crystal%0, pulsing slightly and filling you with feelings of joy and happiness as well as peace and content. The tales tell of %b%6Minor Globes%0 of %b%4Aurealis%0 scattered throughout the realms and you think that this must be one of them. ~ 156 8209 8 r0 D4 You can swim up towards the surface. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15652 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M8 F15652 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15673 At a widening of pleasant road.~ The road widens a bit as it approaches a small village to the north. The cliff rises quickly to your west while dense forest stretches far to your east. The only directions possible for travel are north and south. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E cliff~ E cliff- E cliff- The cliff blocks all passage north and there doesn't seem to be any way around it as the forest grows tight against it. ~ D0 You see a small village to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 21001 D2 The road continues in this direction. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15674 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15674 Along the pleasant road~ The road continues north and south here. The same features that accompany it elsewhere are apparent here as well. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 You think you see a cliff intersecting the road to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15673 D2 You see a fallen tree to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15675 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15675 Tree in the pleasant road~ Across the middle of the road lies a tree that looks to have been recently chopped down. A broken axe lies embedded in the trunk of the downfallen tree. The forest continues on the eastern side of the road, while the cliff looms above you on the western side. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The road continues to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15674 D2 A bend in the road towards the south ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15676 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15676 Bend in pleasant road~ The road swings to the north here as the cliff has also turned in that direction. Trees grow so dense as to not allow passage south or east. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 You see a downfallen tree north of here. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15675 D3 The road continues in this direction. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15677 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15677 Along the southern pleasant road~ The road is shadowed here by the large cliff to the north. As you stare up at cliff you can just make out some trees growing on top of it. The road continues east or west from this point. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 You see a bend in the road towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15676 D3 The road continues in this direction. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15678 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15678 Southern pleasant road~ The road here heads east and west. A large cliff borders the road on the north side and dense forest lies to the south. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 The road continues in this direction. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15677 D3 The road bends towards the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15679 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15679 Turn in the pleasant road~ Here the road swings east and heads off in that direction towards the horizon. Small animal tracks can be seen in the light dust layer covering the road. Wagon ruts are evident as well. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The road swings to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15680 D1 The road continues to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15678 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15680 Along the pleasant road~ Just south of an intersection with a small trail, this part of the pleasant road is quite dusty. Wind whips here forcing you to cover your eyes slightly. Dense forest grows on either side of the road here as well. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 An intersection lies to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15694 D2 You see a curve in the road to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15679 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15681 North end of pleasant road~ You come to the end of the pleasant road. Thick forest surrounds the end of the path. A small dark trail leads into the forest to the north, winding slowly between the thick trees. The wind gently sways the very tops of the trees here, causing the dark forest to the north to howl slightly, the wind whistling through the leaves. You notice some writing that has been carven into a large tree next to the trail. ~ 156 0 0 r0 E writing carving tree~ E writing carving tree- E writing carving tree- The writing carved into the tree trunk says, "Beware this path. Great evil lurks deep within these woods. Great evil, and great danger..." ~ D0 A small trail leads into darkness through the trees. ~ (default)~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 3866 D2 The road continues to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15682 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15682 Dwindling road~ You continue to follow the peaceful road, however it seems the farther you go, the more the forest encloses it. Plantlife is starting to grow on the road here as well. To the north you see the end of the road. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The road seems to end towards the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15681 D2 The road continues to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15683 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15683 Along the pleasant road~ You travel on a peaceful dirt road that has a few ruts from what looks like wagon wheels. On the west side of the road is a small stream flowing with crystal clear water flowing into a small pool of clear water. On the east side of the road a cliff rises high into the sky. The road intersects a small trail south of here. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The road continues to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15682 D2 You see an intersection to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15694 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15684 Saplings on the plateau~ Here you see signs of nature's unrelenting struggle for survival. Numerous young saplings reach for the sky while the larger trees block most of the desperately-needed sunlight. Animals seem realxed here, content to bathe in the coolness provided by the trees' cover. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D2 You see the edge of the plateau south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15690 D3 You see a large willow to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15608 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15685 North end of the bridge~ You have came upon the north end of a bridge which looks odd considering the surrounding landscape. Strange markings have been scrawled on the stone railings. The bridge continues to the south. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D2 The center of the bridge lies to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15686 D5 The north stairs lead down onto the flatlands. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15636 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15686 The Flatland bridge~ You arrive on an aged stone bridge that has been slowly withered away by blowing sand and other forces of natural decent. Over the sides you can see a dried up pond of sorts. ~ 156 0 0 r0 D0 The north end of the bridge lies to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15685 D2 The south end of the bridge. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15687 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15687 South end of the bridge~ You find yourself on the south end of a aged stone bridge that arches over rather small lake that has dried up. The hard stone rail that lines the east and west side of the bridge prevents passage in those directions. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The center of the bridge lies to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15686 D5 Stairs leading down the bridge. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15634 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15688 Under the brush~ You have crawled under a mound of dense underbrush that is a sheltering place for many prairie creatures. You are just able to stand up, but you are forced to hunch over. The brush grows very dense around here and the only exit is back the way you entered. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D3 Back to the prairie. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15613 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15689 Sunflowers in the Fields~ You come upon an area of the plateau that is completely dominated by large sunflowers. Bumblebees and other insects dart about looking for the days food supply, while small animals scurry about in the underbrush. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The field continues north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15613 D1 The field continues to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15605 D2 The field continues to the south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15603 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15690 Along the edge~ The edge of plateau continues here and prohibits you from travelling east. You notice the breeze has slighty increased here making the grass sway more. Over the cliff, you can see a road far below. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 Saplings grow towards the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15684 D2 You can follow the edge of the cliff south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15691 D3 The field continues to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15607 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15691 Edge of plateau~ You come to the edge of ths field covered plateau. As in so many other places up here, creatures are engulfed with their activities and seemingly do not take notice to your presence. There is a very steep cliff to the east which you cannot journey down. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E cliff~ E cliff- E cliff- The cliff is too steep for passage, but you can see a road far below. ~ D0 Th edge continues to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15690 D3 The field continues to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15693 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15692 Shaded Grove~ You enter an area that is nearly completely covered by the shade of large oak trees. The soft whisper of the leaves blowing in the wind is quite relaxing. The density of the woods makes travel further into them impossible. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 You see a field to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15603 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15693 Prosperous Field~ You find yourself in the middle of a large field that supports a variety of life forms, from hundreds of tiny insects to larger field type animals ranging from mice to birds. A wonderous array of flowers dot the countryside. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E mice~ E mice- E mice- Mice scitter along the ground here. ~ E flowers flower~ E flowers flower- E flowers flower- Flowers of every color imaginable grow all around you. ~ D0 The field continues to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15607 D1 You see the edge of the plateau to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15691 D3 The field continues to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15604 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15694 Intersection of Newbie Trail and Peaceful Road~ This is a junction of a peaceful road and a trail. The road leads north and south, while the trail heads east and west. You can see a large cliff off towards the east. Small animals scurry around, oblivious to anything, or anybody. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 The road continues to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15683 D1 A cliff lies to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15601 D2 The road continues south. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15680 D3 You see a grassy area towards the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15696 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15695 Before the spring~ The overall beauty of the scenery surrounding you is nearly breathtaking. Tall, ageless trees tower above you as the soft soothing sound of gurgling water can be heard from the crystal clear pool of water. The sparkling water pool reflects your image vividly as you contemplate taking a drink from it. ~ 156 0 2 r0 E tree trees~ E tree trees- E tree trees- Huge, ageless trees that have withstanded the test of time shade you from the heat of the day, and protect you from the cold of the night. ~ D0 You can travel out into the pool of water to your north if you have the right abilities or equipment. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15650 D2 A grassy expanse lies south of here. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15696 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 1 stream1.wav~ P ~ S #15696 End of newbie trail~ The trail widens here into a pleasant grassy field that is covered with lush green grass swaying gently in the breeze. Towards the east, the trail intersects a road heading north and south. Off to the north, gurgling water can be heard. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D0 You see a shimmering pool of water to the north. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15695 D1 An intersection of sorts lies to the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15694 D3 The trail meanders off towards the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15697 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15697 Trail towards Newbie Plateau~ The trail is gradually getting wider and apparently more widely used, as the grass and weeds that grow within it are becoming more sparse. In the distance, you can see the dark outline of a cliff face looming over the treetops. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 The trail seems to widen and get brighter towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15696 D3 The trail narrows a bit towards the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15698 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15698 Trail to Plateau~ The path widens here into something that more closely resembles a trail. The breeze that meanders through the trees is refreshing, however it cannot hide the evidence of recent travellers that have also journeyed upon this trail. The air surrounding you is crisp and clean. ~ 156 0 2 r0 D1 The trail seemingly gets wider towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15697 D2 To the south is a dark shrine. ~ door~ # (def) ~ (def) ~ (def) ~ (def) ~ V67 0 219 D3 The trail turns into a path that heads off to the west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 3060 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #15699 Path to the Newbie Plateau~ You find yourself on a small dirt trail that leads off towards a high cliff. The peaceful sounds of squirrels chittering and birds chirping is all that can be heard. There is a sign with arrows pointing in two different directions just off the side of the trail. ~ 156 4 2 r0 E sign~ E sign- E sign- A wooden sign reads: <--------Mesraht || Newbie Plateau--------> ~ D1 The path seems to widen towards the east. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 15698 D3 You see the dirt road which is north of Mesraht to your west. ~ ~ # ~ ~ ~ ~ V0 0 3060 R ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ p -1 -1 -1 -1 M-1 F0 Q0 d-1 t 0 0 -1 z 0 0 0 o -1 -1 -1 m 0 ~ P ~ S #99999 $~