#20000 Western Highway Zone Description Room~ Builders : Talandra Zone : 200 Western Highway Began : 1998 Player Level : 3-7 Rooms : 41 Mobs : 12 Objects : 25 Shops : 1 Triggers : 0 Theme : The zone is a basic highway filler to link other zones. Plot : It will be low level and easy due to its proximity to the newbie zone. Generally friendly wildlife, travellers. Mostly forest. Links : 01e to a major city Zone: 200 was linked to the following zones: 37 Capital sewer system at: 20001 (north) ---> 3746 115 Monestary Omega at: 20003 (north) ---> 11500 187 The Circus at: 20003 (south) ---> 18700 106 Elcardo at: 20025 (north) ---> 10609 75 Zamba at: 20038 (west ) ---> 7598 78 Gideon at: 20039 (south) ---> 7801 ~ 200 dj 0 S #20001 Western Highway~ You are on the Western Highway east of here you can see the gates of the Capital while to the west the highway continues. A gravelled path leads northward, away from this boring highway, towards some rocks a bit further north. ~ 200 p 2 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20002 S #20002 Western Highway~ You continue along the western highway. The city gates of the Capital can be seen to the east. The highway stretches from the west towards the gates. A light forest to the north of pines and small saplings looks peaceful. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20001 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20003 S #20003 Western Highway~ As you walk along the Western Highway you notice a small path leading off to the south as well as the highway continuing off to the east and west. The forest to the north seems to thin out a little allowing entrance. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20002 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20004 S #20004 Western Highway~ You continue your way along the western highway. It stretches east, back to the Capital and west deeper into the wilderness, plains to the south and thick forest to the north. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20003 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20005 S #20005 Western Highway~ As you move a long the western highway you notice that it continues to the west as well as to the east. The forest to the north looks peaceful and inviting, though it seems too dense to enter. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20004 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20006 S #20006 Western Highway~ Standing along the western highway you notice the forest to the northwest has thinned out and a large wooden building with smoke trailing out of a stone chimney is visible between the trees. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20005 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20007 S #20007 Western Highway~ The wester highway passes infront of a large wooden building. The building is in disrepair, with shingles lying on the ground and a porch that looks like it could collapse any second. A faded sign swings on rusty hinges that squeak annoyingly. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20040 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20006 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20008 E sign~ Sairith's Fur Trading Post ~ S #20008 Western Highway~ Moving along the western highway you see that the highway continues to the west and to the east. To the northeast a wooden building can be seen set back a little ways in the forest. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20007 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20009 S #20009 Western Highway~ Walking along the western highway you notice trees all around you except for to the east and west where the road continues on and to the south where the trees open up into a barren plain. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20008 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20010 S #20010 Western Highway~ As you continue along the western highway you notice a road heading to the south while the highway continues on to the east and to the west. The road heads south through the plains. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20009 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20026 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20011 S #20011 Western Highway~ As you walk along you notice that the trees have thinned out to the northwest to allow entry into the forest. The plains to the south appear barren. The highway continues onto the west and east. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20010 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20012 S #20012 Western Highway~ The highway branches to the north onto a small dirt road. The road heads directly into the forest and disappears around a bend a short distance through the trees. The more heavily travelled western highway continues east and west. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20018 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20011 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20013 S #20013 Western Highway~ The highway consists of hard packed dirt, making travel very easy. A warm breeze blows to you from over the plains to the south. It carries a slight hint of smoke with it, civilization must be near. To the north a thick forest blocks your view. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20012 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20014 S #20014 Western Highway~ As you move along the Western Highway you see in the distance a village to the Southwest. To the north a thick grove of pines lays in deep shadow while to the south an open plain is broken by a few scattered hills. The highway continues on to the west and east. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20013 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20015 S #20015 Western Highway~ As you walk along the Western Highway you notice a small path leading to the south. It appears to be heavily travelled and the wind carries the smell of smoke with it from the south. The highway continues on to the west and east. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20014 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20039 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20016 S #20016 Western Highway~ As you venture along the Western Highway you notice a village far in the distance to the southeast. The highway continues east or west. To the west the sound of rushing water can be heard. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20015 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20017 S #20017 Western Highway~ The Western Highway ends abruptly at a collapsed bridge. A raging river flows beneath it slowly washing the remains of the bridge away. Debris and sand has been scattered everywhere. The river must have overflown and washed the bridge away. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20016 S #20018 Dirt Road~ You venture on a small, dirt road through the woods. It looks well travelled. It seems to lead on to the north as well as to the south, where you can see the Western Highway. The thick forest continues on both sides of the dirt road. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20019 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20012 S #20019 Dirt Road~ Moving along the small dirt road the tall trees on each side prevent you from seeing very far. A few small animals scamper here and there around your feet. The road continues to the north and south. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20020 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20018 S #20020 Dirt Road~ The dirt road becomes more rough further to the north. It seems less travelled in that direction. The thick coniferous forest seems to be starting to thin out into a variety of hard woods. Young maple trees seem to be dominating this part of the forest. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20021 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20019 S #20021 Dirt Road~ As you move along the dirt road you notice the trees have grown in closer to the path, hanging around you. Thick underbrush has begun to form to the sides and the road looks unkept. It is slowly being consumed by the forest around it. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20022 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20020 S #20022 Dirt Road~ The sounds of wildlife fill the woods. Birds, squirrels, and other unseen animals stay just out of sight. They seem unused to travellers and are very wary. The trees continue to thin to the north. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20023 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20021 S #20023 Dirt Road~ The dirt path almost disappears in a section of thick brush and young saplings. The path is barely distinguishable from the rest of the overgrowth. The smell of the forest is very strong. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20024 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20022 S #20024 Dirt Road~ The dirt path widens and seems to be pushing the forest and underbrush back. The path continues north and south between the columns of thick trees and brush. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20025 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20023 S #20025 Dirt Road~ Several fallen trees block the path to the north. They appear to have been cut down and fallen over the path, as if to block it. The smell of fresh pine must mean they were cut recently. Through the brush and trees to the north you can just barely make out what looks like a gate and a city wall. ~ 200 p 2 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20024 S #20026 Dirt Road~ As you venture on a small, dirt road you can see the western highway to the north and the dirt road continuing to the south. The forest around the road diminishes to plains the further south you travel. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20010 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20027 S #20027 Dirt Road~ Moving along the dirt road you see that the road leads to the west and also to the north. Tall fields of wild grass, weeds, and other small brush borderw the road. The fields have grown to about waist height and could be used easily to conceal oneself within. The grass sways gently in the breeze. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20026 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20028 S #20028 Dirt Road~ As you walk along the dirt road you notice a few small animals scampering to and fro. The road continues to the south and east. The sharp bend here goes around a huge pile of rocks to the southeast. The remains of a stone wall runs through the middle of the pile. Once used to mark out boundaries between land owners. Now it seems no one is farming on these plains. ~ 200 p 2 D1 ~ undefined~ 0 0 20027 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20029 S #20029 Dirt Road~ The dirt path that you are on continues off to the south and also to the north. The plains are overgrown and should be farmed, especially since it is so close to the Capital. Instead they appear empty and deserted. Very little sign of travel or civilization can be seen, except for a plume of smoke rising far to the west. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20028 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20030 S #20030 Dirt Road~ As you continue along the road you notice that the road continues to the north and also to the south. The grassy plains sway gently in the breeze. Occasionally the grass will rustle as some animal flees at your approach. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20029 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20031 S #20031 Dirt Road~ Moving on the road you notice the foliage seems to be growing over the road in places. You guess the road isn't used very often. The road continues off to the north and south. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20030 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20032 S #20032 Dirt Road~ As you venture further you spot a few small flowers growing here and there on the road. The road continues to the north and south. To the north a field of swaying grass stretches to a forest in the distance. South the plain gives way to a light forest. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20031 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20033 S #20033 Dirt Road~ Moving along the road you notice that the road continues the the east and north. The road curves around a large steep hill to the south. The hill looks somewhat unnatural, and out of place. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20032 D1 ~ ~ 0 0 20034 S #20034 Dirt Road~ You make your way on the dirt road. The road seems to continue to the west and south. You stand alongside a steep hill covered in grass and moss. The hill rises so steeply above you that you doubt it could be climbed. ~ 200 p 2 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20035 D3 ~ ~ 0 0 20033 S #20035 Dirt Road~ As you move along the small, dirt road you see the road continues to the north and south. A large hill directly to the west looms above you. Strange, when the rest of the rolling hills around here are so small. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20034 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20036 S #20036 Dirt Road~ The brush grows a bit thicker here but is still passable. A few tiny animals seem to be taking refuge in some of the small bushes to the side of the road. The road continues off to the north and south. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20035 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20037 S #20037 Dirt Road~ Moving along the dirt road you notice that it continues to the north and south. The brush is broken up by small trees which seem to grow even thicker further south. To the north the road opens up into the plains. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20036 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20038 S #20038 Dirt Road~ You make your way on the dirt road. You notice the road leads to the north. The road bends to the west into a dense forest. Their seems to be an absence of wildlife in this area, the forest is strangely silent. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20037 S #20039 Narrow Path~ You are following a well travelled branch off the Western Highway. Somewhere in the distance to the south-west you can make out some small streaks of smoke, as if coming from the chimneys in a small village, while to the north you see the busy Western Highway. ~ 200 p 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 0 20015 S #20040 Sairith's Trading Post~ The building is covered in dust and everything is slick from animal fat. The horrible stench from the tanning and curing of the hides fills your nostrils. Pelts and various types of clothing hang from the walls and rafters. A man behind the counter grins ~ 200 cde 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 0 20007 S $~