#14200
Tern Road~
   The road continues following the western wall of Midgaard here, with
a bridge just to the north crossing the River of Midgaard, and more road
to the south.
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Onto the bridge.
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#14201
Tern Road~
   The road continues following the western wall of Midgaard here, headed
from north to south. A path heads west into the forest.
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D2
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D3
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#14202
Tern Road~
   The road continues following the western wall of Midgaard here. To the
south the road bends around the southern wall of Midgaard.
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142 0 3
D0
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D2
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#14203
Bend on Tern Road~
   The road makes a wide sweeping turn around the southwest corner of
Midgaard here. Despite the wide berth, there are a number of nicks in
the corner of the wall from people running into it, though the blame is
most likely placed on wild animals trying to get inside the town. A
well-marked path leads into the forest south of here.
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D1
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D2
The path seems to lead into the forest.
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E
corner nick nicks~
Upon closer inspection, those marks are rather deep, and may very well
be the clawwork of some ferocious beast.
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#14204
Tern Road~
   This stretch of road along the southern wall of Midgaard seems new
in comparison to the rest of the road, for it seems to have been recently
hacked away from the thick green forest along the southern edge of the
city.
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142 0 3
D1
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D3
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S
#14205
Tern Road~
   This stretch of road along the southern wall of Midgaard seems new
in comparison to the rest of the road, for it seems to have been recently
hacked away from the thick green forest along the southern edge of the
city. To the east there is some construction work going on.
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142 0 3
D1
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D3
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#14206
Outside the Southern Gate~
   Tern road abruptly ends here at the southern wall of Midgaard.  A gate leads
north into the city on the concourse.  The beginnings of a guard tower can be
seen peeking over the wall.  Tern road leads to the west from here, and there
is a small clearing to the south.    
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142 0 2
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  The southern gate of Midgaard leads onto the concourse.
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gate~
1 3112 3127
D2
There is a small clearing with something in it visible to the south.
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D3
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S
#14207
Forest Path~
   The trees here seem lazily placed, in bunches in one area, and
distantly apart in others. The path isn't well defined, but rather is
slightly worn down area where the trees are more scarce. Here, the
path generally heads west to east.
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142 0 3
D1
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D3
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S
#14208
Forest Path~
   The trees here seem lazily placed, in bunches in one area, and
distantly apart in others. The path isn't well defined, but rather is
slightly worn down area where the trees are more scarce. Here, there
are pathways north, west, and east.
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142 0 3
D0
There are burbling sounds coming from over there.
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D1
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D3
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S
#14209
Forest Path by River~
   The southern bank of the Midgaard river laps gently up to the edge
of the forest here, exposing the gnarled roots of the trees as they
probe for water. The path leads away south.
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142 0 3
D0
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D2
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S
#14210
Forest Path~
   The trees seem closer together here, but still give a fair amount of
space around a wide path leading from the east to the south.
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142 0 3
D1
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D2
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0 -1 14214
S
#14211
Forest Path~
   Grasses from the field to the south seem to be trying to invade the forest
here, but cannot in the shadows of the trees.  The path continues to the west.
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142 0 3
D2
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D3
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0 -1 14212
S
#14212
Forest Path~
   The trees here seem lazily placed, in bunches in one area, and
distantly apart in others. The path isn't well defined, but rather is
slightly worn down area where the trees are more scarce. Paths lead
north and east.
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142 0 3
D0
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D1
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0 -1 14211
S
#14213
Forest Path~
   The trees here seem lazily placed, in bunches in one area, and
distantly apart in others. The path isn't well defined, but rather is
slightly worn down area where the trees are more scarce. The path leads
from the west to the south.
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142 0 3
D2
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0 -1 14212
D3
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0 -1 14214
S
#14214
Forest Path~
   Crowding in tightly, the trees in this area seem nearly ready to fall
over, except that they hold each other up. There is plenty of space
underneath them, however, and paths lead north, west, and east.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14210
D1
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0 -1 14213
D3
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0 -1 14215
S
#14215
Forest Path~
   The trees are sparse here, with paths leaving off in every direction,
including one toward a clearing to the west.
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142 0 3
D0
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D1
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0 -1 14214
D2
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0 -1 14220
D3
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0 -1 14224
S
#14216
Forest Path~
   The trees increase in density here, but not quite so much as to blot
out the sky. The path leads south to west.
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142 0 3
D2
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0 -1 14215
D3
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0 -1 14217
S
#14217
Forest Path~
   The trees here are crowded together, with a clear path hacked away
to the north. Another path leads east, and there is a clear area to
the south.
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142 0 3
D0
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D1
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~
0 -1 14216
D2
There is a clearing there.
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0 -1 14224
S
#14218
Forest Path by River~
   The Midgaard river flows by north of here, its waters sparkling
underneath the hanging branches of the forest. A path leads away
south from the riverbank.
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142 0 3
D0
You can access a river here.
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0 0 3228
D2
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S
#14219
Forest Path~
   The path leaves the edge of the forest here, headed into a
grassy field to the south. The path continues into the forest to
the west.
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142 0 3
D2
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0 -1 14225
D3
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0 -1 14220
S
#14220
Forest Path~
   The forest leads off in all directions, clear paths between the
trees except to the south, where the limbs seem to stretch a bit to
bar the way.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14215
D1
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0 -1 14219
D3
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0 -1 14221
S
#14221
Forest Path~
   The forest stretches far and wide from this hilltop point. A clearing
lies north of here. To the south, the tree limbs seem to stretch a bit to
bar the way.
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142 0 3
D0
There is a clearing over there.
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0 -1 14224
D1
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0 -1 14220
D3
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0 -1 14222
S
#14222
Forest Path~
   This is a downwardly leading stretch of path. The top of the hill is
east of here, and the path heads into thicker forest to the south.
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142 0 3
D1
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D2
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0 -1 14223
S
#14223
Forest Path~
   The trees here are packed more densely togther than to the north, and
seems to get even more dense to the south and the west. The path curves
from the north to the east here.
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142 0 3
D0
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S
#14224
Clearing~
   Ancient tree stumps litter this harshly cleared area, providing
convenient places for sitting, though perhaps not esthetic ones. The
ground has been packed down from the frequent passing of people or
animals, and nothing grows in it. The surrounding forest is quite
penetrable, except to the west.
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142 0 2
D0
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D1
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0 -1 14215
D2
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0 -1 14221
S
#14225
Tall Grass Field~
   The grasses in this field are as tall as you are, cutting off your vision.
You think that if you were a large predatory animal, this would be a good place
to ambush some lunch.  The field continues to the south and the edge of the
forest is northward.    
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14219
D2
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0 -1 14226
S
#14226
Tall Grass Field~
   The grasses in this field are as tall as you are, cutting off your vision.
You think that if you were a large predatory animal, this would be a good place
to ambush some lunch.  The field continues to the south and north.    
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14225
D2
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0 -1 14227
S
#14227
Tall Grass Field~
   The grasses in this field are as tall as you are, cutting off your vision.
You think that if you were a large predatory animal, this would be a good place
to ambush some lunch.  The field continues to the north and east.    
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14226
D1
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0 -1 14235
S
#14228
Tall Grass Field~
   The grasses in this field are as tall as you are, cutting off your vision.
You think that if you were a large predatory animal, this would be a good place
to ambush some lunch.  The field continues to the north while a path is laid
out to the south.    
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142 0 3
D0
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0 0 14229
D2
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0 0 14235
S
#14229
Tall Grass Field~
   The grasses in this field are as tall as you are, cutting off your vision.
You think that if you were a large predatory animal, this would be a good place
to ambush some lunch.  The field continues to the south and east.
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142 0 3
D1
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0 0 14230
D2
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~
0 0 14228
S
#14230
Tall Grass Field~
   The grasses in this field are as tall as you are, cutting off your vision.
You think that if you were a large predatory animal, this would be a good place
to ambush some lunch.  The field continues to the east and west while the
forest is to the north.    
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14211
D1
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0 -1 14231
D3
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0 0 14229
S
#14231
Wide Path~
   Pebbles of granite and other small rocks form the boundaries of this
wide path through the forest. The pastel colored gravel leads right up
to the bases of the trees. The path heads south from here. To the north,
Tern road bends around the southwest corner of Midgaard.
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142 0 2
D0
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0 -1 14203
D2
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0 -1 14232
D3
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0 -1 14230
S
#14232
Wide Path~
   Pebbles of granite and other small rocks form the boundaries of this
wide path through the forest. The pastel colored gravel leads right up
to the bases of the trees. The path continues north, and halts at a
clearing to the south.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14231
D2
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0 -1 14233
S
#14233
Clearing~
   The graveled path from the north ends here, forming a wide circular
cul-de-sac, clear of trees, which would make for a good place to park a
wagon or three. A small path heads into the surrounding forest to the west.
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142 0 1
D0
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0 -1 14232
D3
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0 -1 14234
S
#14234
Path~
   A grassy field borders the north edge of the path here, while
impenetrable forest forms the southern edge. To the east, the path
stops in a clearing, and the path continues west.
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142 0 3
D1
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0 -1 14233
D3
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0 -1 14235
S
#14235
Path~
   The path turns from the east to the south in the elbow of a grassy field,
which is passable on the west and north.  From the south comes the incessant
babble of running water.    
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142 0 3
D0
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0 0 14228
D1
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0 -1 14234
D2
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0 -1 14236
D3
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0 -1 14227
S
#14236
Path North of Bridge~
   A river passes by south of here, its deep waters gurgling and
grasping at the shore. A narrow wooden bridge anchors itself on each
bank of the river, providing safe passage across. The path leads
away north into the forest.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14235
D2
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0 -1 14237
S
#14237
Troll Bridge~
   Old, faded redwood boards form the floor and handrails of his
structure. The joints are reinforced with metal brackets, and the
whole thing is anchored to the ground on each bank by strong chains.
Mounted on two poles attached to the side of the bridge is a board
with some words scrawled on it in some dark color. Below, the water
of the river passes by, plunging westward.
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142 0 2
D0
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D2
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0 -1 14238
E
words word color~
It looks like it might be dried blood.
~
E
sign board~
It reads:

   STOP! PAY TROLL!
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S
#14238
Path South of Bridge~
   To the north, a river rushes by, its current swift and dangerous. A
narrow bridge provides safe passage over the river, arching well out of
the water's reach. The path continues south from here.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14237
D2
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0 -1 14239
S
#14239
Path~
   This section of path passes through two rows of tall, slender trees,
each with wide, cuplike leaves which appear strong enough to be filled
to the brim with rainwater and not bend or break. The path seems like
it was more likely built to follow the trees, rather than the trees
planted astride the path. In either case, they both continue to the
south, and the sound of running water comes from the north.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14238
D2
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0 -1 14240
S
#14240
Path~
   Two rows of tall, slender trees line the path here, with an opening
in the western row which opens up on a valley. Somewhere to the east,
the upper part of a large plateau sticks above the top of the trees. The
path, rows of trees and all, continues north and south.
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142 c 3
D0
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0 -1 14239
D2
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0 -1 14241
D3
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0 -1 14246
S
#14241
Path~
   The path here is lined by two rows of tall, slender trees which reach
toward the sky. Somewhere east of here, the top part of a large plateau
can be seen. The path continues north and south.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14240
D2
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0 -1 14242
S
#14242
Path~
   Here, the path turns from the north to the west inside a thickly
forested area. Somewhere east of here is a large plateau, which manages
to stick over the trees a bit.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14241
D3
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0 -1 14243
S
#14243
Path~
   The trees crowd together somewhat around this section of path, which
heads into similar forest east of here, and into a thinner area south. To
the west can be seen a thicket.
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142 0 2
D1
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0 -1 14242
D2
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0 -1 14244
D3
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0 -1 14254
S
#14244
Path~
   The forest thins out a bit here, from the dense area to the north, to
the south where there are few trees and a smattering of grasses. This
place is essentially a transition between the two.
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142 0 2
D0
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0 -1 14243
D2
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0 -1 14245
S
#14245
Path~
   The path here passes through a region of grasses, thick weeds, and
the occasional tree or shrub. A forested area lies northward along the
path, while southward you can access the valley rim.
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142 0 4
D0
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0 -1 14244
D2
You can climb up the rim of the valley here.
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#14246
Valley~
   The land curves gently here, forming a natural depression. To the west,
a pool of water has accumulated, lacking any other place to flow to. To
the north, a small garden has been planted. East of here, is an exit from
the valley through a row of tall trees.
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D0
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0 -1 14247
D1
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0 -1 14240
D3
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S
#14247
Garden~
   Several long furrows have been plowed through the fertile soil here,
enough space to grow food for maybe one person on a consistent basis.
There is a hill west of here, and a valley south.
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142 0 2
D2
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0 -1 14246
D3
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S
#14248
Hill~
   This is one of those places greater in altitude than the immediately
surrounding area - providing a pretty good view and a scare for those
afflicted with acute acrophobia. A rundown old shack occupies the western
portion of the hill, there is a small garden east of here, and down the
hill to the south is a small pool of water.
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142 0 3
D1
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0 -1 14247
D2
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0 -1 14250
D3
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0 -1 14249
S
#14249
Shack~
   Either hastily or carelessly constructed, this room building does
not lend any confidence in its stability, and could fall down any time
now. The walls lean inward and have many spaces between the boards, the
largest one being the east exit. The roof looks somewhat better, except
for the gaping hole in the northwest corner.
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142 ad 0
D1
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0 -1 14248
E
wall walls~
They could fall down at any moment.
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E
corner hole northwest nw~
It's a wide opening, which lets in light and a bit of the weather too.
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#14250
By Pool~
   This depression is the lowest point in this valley, and as such has
benefited from the water that accumulates here. Healthy green grasses
border around it and lillies populate its surface.
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142 0 2
D0
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0 -1 14248
D1
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0 -1 14246
D2
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0 -1 14253
D3
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0 -1 14251
S
#14251
Thicket~
   Small shrubs and various trees pack themselves together here among
a lot of dry weeds and grasses. Off to the east can be seen a small
pool of water. The thicket continues south from here.
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142 0 3
D1
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0 -1 14250
D2
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0 -1 14252
S
#14252
Thicket~
   Small shrubs and various trees pack themselves together here among
a lot of dry weeds and grasses. The thicket continues north and east
from this spot. An opening leads down into a hollow space to the west.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14251
D1
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0 -1 14253
D3
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0 -1 14255
S
#14253
Thicket~
   Small shrubs and various trees pack themselves together here among
a lot of dry weeds and grasses. To the north can be seen a small
pool of water. The thicket continues west and south from here.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 -1 14250
D2
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0 -1 14254
D3
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0 -1 14252
S
#14254
Thicket~
   Small shrubs and various trees pack themselves together here among
a lot of dry weeds and grasses. Off to the east can be seen a narrow
pathway. The thicket continues north from here.
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142 c 3
D0
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0 -1 14253
D1
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0 -1 14243
S
#14255
Hollow~
   This small depression in the ground is roofed by the arching branches
of the trees and bushes above. The ground is somewhat damp, but not quite
soggy. There is an opening to the east.
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142 ad 0
D1
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0 -1 14252
S
#14290
Stone Bridge on Tern Road~
   The river of Midgaard passes underneath this wide bridge made of
stone cemented together. The outer wall of Midgaard arches a fair
amount over the river to let it by, and not be eroded at the same
time.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 0 14291
D2
Tern road continues to the south, hugging the western wall of Midgaard.
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S
#14291
Tern Road~
   Small shrubs line the road here as it travels north and south just
outside the west wall of Midgaard. A trail leads into the forest west
of here.  A stone bridge lies south, where Tern Road crosses the
river Midgaard.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 0 14292
D2
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0 0 14290
D3
A path leads west into the forst.
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S
#14292
Tern Road~
  The road leads north to south here, hugging the western wall of
Midgaard.  Inpenetrable forest lines the path to the west.
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142 0 3
D0
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0 0 14293
D2
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0 0 14291
S
#14293
Tern Road~
   The road continues north and south here, wedged between the city wall
and the forest, small growths threatening to intrude on the road.  The
west gate of the city lies to the north.
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142 0 3
D0
~
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0 0 3052
D2
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0 0 14292
S
#14294
Tern Road~
   You are on a road leading north along the city wall of Midgaard.  The
brush to either side of the road has long been growing over the area, turning
this once heavily trodden road into a narrower pathway.
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142 0 3
D0
~
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0 0 14295
D2
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S
#14295
Tern Road~
   The crumbling road continues north and south, leaving behind the
walls of Midgaard as it proceeds north, while the sounds of bustling
Midgaard echo to the south. A small path has been hacked behind
the north wall of Midgaard to the east.
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142 0 0
D0
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0 0 10001
D2
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0 0 14294
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