#31200 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ The ground here is well-trampled, the trod of many feet evident in the way the thick grasses are pushed back to the ground. A small scattering of huts lie to the east, some of them very small - obviously single person occupied - others are a bit more large with space for more than a few. To the north a way leads through the thick jungle which covers most of the top of this island. ~ 312 c 1 D0 A well-marked path leads deep into the jungle. ~ ~ 0 -1 31232 D1 The open area leads the way past a slew of huts toward another section of the jungle. ~ ~ 0 -1 31201 E credits~ *Leper Island *Written by Kaan for Cities of Glory Level: 45 - 50 87 rooms 21 mobs 7 objs Conenector Zones: Yllythad Sea This is a fair-sized island out in a secluded part of the sea which is populated by lepers who have been banished or thrown out of their homeland. This was mainly built as a good place for high levels to get experience. The few objects that are there are meant to be fairly good in stats, as this zone was built to be difficult. Zone 312 was linked to the following zones: 102 The Dream Halls - Hiruma at 31265 (west ) ---> 10234 102 The Dream Halls - Hiruma at 31266 (west ) ---> 10233 102 The Dream Halls - Hiruma at 31267 (west ) ---> 10235 102 The Dream Halls - Hiruma at 31271 (east ) ---> 10245 102 The Dream Halls - Hiruma at 31272 (east ) ---> 10244 102 The Dream Halls - Hiruma at 31273 (east ) ---> 10243 ~ S #31201 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ A fair-sized hut made from clay and rough timber lies to the north, one that looks to have a capacity of at least three to four people. Ways through the small village lie to the east and south both of them seeming just as gloomy and unappealing as the other. ~ 312 0 1 D0 A small hut lies to the north. ~ ~ 0 -1 31202 D1 The path leads east throught the clearing. ~ ~ 0 -1 31212 D2 A path leads south past a few huts and some animal pens of some sort. ~ ~ 0 -1 31204 D3 The end of the clearing lies to the west, a path leading north into the jungle. ~ ~ 0 -1 31200 S #31202 A Hut of Rough Timber~ This hut is surprisingly clean and well-kept given that it has only a dirt floor and clay walls. There are few personal affects in the place, however those that there are are kept in order and quite tidy. A small row of beds lie along the north wall, all of them made and clean. ~ 312 d 0 D2 The exit to this hut lies south. ~ ~ 0 -1 31201 S #31203 A Modest Hut Made From Thatch and Mud~ This small hut holds only enough room for one person to comfortably live. A small, well kept bed lies in the center of the room, a small dresser made from rough jungle wood in the northwestern corner. No personal affects adorn the walls, no signs of personality in this home are evident. ~ 312 d 0 D1 The exit lies to the east. ~ ~ 0 -1 31204 S #31204 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ Another hut lies to the west, this one quite small but made of the same rough timber and clay with a bit of yellow jungle grass tossed in the cracks. To the south is more of the small footpath that weaves through the small village, a small coop for chickens visible in that direction. ~ 312 0 1 D0 The main path through the clearing lies to the north. ~ ~ 0 -1 31201 D2 The path leads south past a couple of huts. ~ ~ 0 -1 31205 D3 A decent-sized hut lies to the west. ~ ~ 0 -1 31203 S #31205 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ The footpath still continues south, a couple of huts lying in that direction. To the east is a small chicken coop where clucks and squawks can be heard in a constant cacaphony. ~ 312 0 1 D0 The path leads north past a few huts. ~ ~ 0 -1 31204 D1 A very primitive chicken coop lies to the east. ~ ~ 0 -1 31210 D2 The path leads south past a couple of huts and a pig pen. ~ ~ 0 -1 31206 S #31206 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ Huts lie both to the south and the west. Both of them appear to house a fair number of people judging from their size, however with the lack of people in evidence it is tough to judge whether or not those huts actually have any inhabitants. To the east is a small fenced-in pig pen with a couple of warty, dirty wild boars who glare balefully at any who pass. ~ 312 0 1 D0 The path leads past a few huts to the main path. ~ ~ 0 -1 31205 D1 A pig pen lies to the east. ~ ~ 0 -1 31209 D2 A small hut lies to the south. ~ ~ 0 -1 31208 D3 A small hut lies to the west. ~ ~ 0 -1 31207 S #31207 A Small Clay Hut~ The interior of this small place is quite sparse, but well-kept. A small bed made from jungle leaves and vine lies in the center of the room, kept neat and tidy by way of simple bedding sheets. No windows have been cut into the walls, but the place is not stuffy. ~ 312 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31206 S #31208 A Hut Made from Clay and Thatch~ This small hut holds only the bare essentials and no more. It appears that the lepers who get left on this island are left with nothing more than the clothes on their back, as most of the dwellings in this place are much the same - without decor or appeal. ~ 312 d 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31206 S #31209 Pig Pen~ Small jungle trees cut and bound together with vine comprise the fencing which surrounds the pen. Strangely, the ground is not strewn with waste and mud like most pig's pens are, but well tended with fresh soil spread over top of whatever mess the boars make. ~ 312 0 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31206 S #31210 Chicken Coop~ This small and stuffy building never holds any more than five chickens at a time. These chickens are brought in from the supply floats which are left by the passing ships which drop supplies on a biweekly basis per the Lord of Jareth's orders. Everytime new chickens are brought in by way of ship, the best are kept to produce eggs while all others over the number of five are slaughtered and used as community meat. ~ 312 d 0 D3 The path lies to the west. ~ ~ 0 -1 31205 S #31211 A Small Thatch Hut~ The interior of this small home is simple beyond most people's definition of simple. A small straw bed is tightly bound and covered by thick cloth, allowing no straw to protrude from the interior. A very small stack of clothing lies in a small wicker basket. ~ 312 d 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31212 E basket~ The clothing is folded very neatly within, kept in an exact spot on the floor away from the main walkthrough. ~ E clothing~ The clothing is folded very neatly within, kept in an exact spot on the floor away from the main walkthrough. ~ S #31212 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ A smaller hut lies to the south, it being made from the same materials which most of these huts are comprised; straw, clay and rough-hewn timbers. The path continues to the east and west past a number of huts, both directions eventually leading back into the jungle. ~ 312 0 1 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31213 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31216 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31211 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31201 S #31213 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ A small garden lies to the north, very obviously well-tended as it grows in perfectly straight rows with no weeds visible whatsoever. A path south of here runs east and west through the jumble of huts which comprise this small community. ~ 312 0 1 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31214 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31212 S #31214 Garden~ This garden is kept in the best of conditions at all times. The very survival of this small community depends on its continuance as it is the main source of food should the supply ships miss a week or for some reason stop bringing shipments. The food grows in arrow-straight lines with no weeds whatsoever growing between the harvest. ~ 312 0 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31213 S #31215 A Tidy Hut~ Everything in this small dwelling is tidy and in perfect order. There are no sharp edges anywhere, nor are there any protrusions from the walls of the hut which might snag skin or poke through clothing. ~ 312 d 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31216 S #31216 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ To the north is another small hut made of thatch and clay. South is something quite curious a sign or proclamation of some sort has been erected and stands quite large in the center of the community. To the east and west the footpath continues through the village. ~ 312 0 1 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31215 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31219 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31217 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31212 S #31217 Leper Memorial~ A flat wooden board has been placed here, held up by two small logs on either end. The names of all those who have been sent to this isle to live out there last miserable years and have perished have been engraved into the wood so that there at least will be one place in Dibrova where their memory will remain. ~ 312 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31216 E board~ **** In Memory and Honor **** May the souls of those departed rest in eternal peace Alnoor Farsins Jana Simpp Alexis Farsins Servonn Yllyn Vllad Tullins Rangol Urga Conrad Welters Urvon Ingha Jonah Reantl ~ S #31218 A Well-kept Hut Made From Clay~ This very small and very spartan hut holds only a bed and a small earthenware wash basin. No clutter whatsoever lies upon the floor or on the bed, everything is placed very deliberately about the space provided. ~ 312 d 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31219 S #31219 Footpath Through Leper's Village~ This small area marks the eastern boundary of the community. To the east the path continues however it is much less traveled and is immediately engulfed in the massive trees of the island jungle. To the south is a small hut made from clay and rough timbers, north is another such hut but much larger and with a cross affixed to the outer wall just right of the door. This must obviously be the chapel for the village. ~ 312 0 1 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31220 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31221 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31218 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31216 S #31220 Chapel~ This small place of worship holds only enough room for a maximum of fifteen people, including the service conductor. A small wooden podium lies on the dirt floor just in front of a cross made from wood timber from the jungle trees. Log benches are lined in straight lines before the podium for attendants during service hours. ~ 312 d 0 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31219 S #31221 Trail Into the Jungle~ The well trampled area to the west narrows down here to one trail leading into the thick jungle foliage. The way north is engulfed in deep greenery which obscures vision past a point not far distant along the path. To the west is the way into a small community of huts nestled in a clearing in the jungle. ~ 312 c 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31222 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31219 S #31222 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail is surrounded on both sides by jungle foliage which is as close to impassable as can be. The trail itself, however, is well-groomed and kept free of debris and obstacles which might trip or scratch a passerby. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31223 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31221 S #31223 Trail Through the Jungle~ The way north and the way south look much the same. The ground is freshly raked or broomed making the way along the path easy and quick. On either side the jungle looms in, its presence huge and unmistakable. There may be a slight break to the west, allowing travel in that direction. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31224 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31222 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31286 S #31224 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail bends east and south, its sides lined in white rock that would glow brightly in the moonlight. This must be a safeguard put in by the locals so that if one were to be wandering along this path late at night there would be no way to wander off and get lost in the jungle. ~ 312 0 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31225 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31223 S #31225 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail makes a bend here to the north and the west, curving around a particularly large tree covered in vines and greenery. The sides of the path are lined in white stones - markers for any who might be traveling the path by moonlight so that they might keep their bearings along the path and not wander off into the jungle. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31226 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31224 S #31226 Trail Through the Jungle~ The ground is a bit more soft underfoot at this point than the ground to the south. Must be some sort of water source north of here. The path is extremely well-kept here as it wends its way through the thick jungle. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31227 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31225 S #31227 Trail Through the Jungle~ The rippling waters of a small inland pond lie just north from here. A small set of log steps lead out to the very edge, allowing for dry feet when drawing water. The path ends at this northern boundary, leading only back to the south through the jungle. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31228 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31226 E pond~ It looks to be a very sedate pool of water. The only ripples on the surface of the water come from gentle breezes which blow through the jungle. ~ S #31228 Pond~ The water ripples slightly underneath, the bottom of the pond visible as if viewed through a thick pane of moving glass. ~ 312 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31229 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31230 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31227 S #31229 Pond~ The water gently flows down a small gulley toward the sea below following a meandering path the whole way. The pond itself must be fed from a spring of some sort which replenishes the supply in a constant flow. ~ 312 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31231 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31228 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31268 S #31230 Pond~ The calm waters ripple past, gently disturbed by the passing of a foreign presence. This place seems so serene, so calm and peaceful it is almost impossible to believe any sort of scourge could exist on this isle. ~ 312 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31231 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31228 S #31231 Pond~ The pond's surface gleams in the light, its still waters reflecting brightly even the smallest amounts of light. The water is so crystal clear that the bottom of the pond can be seen simply by looking down. ~ 312 0 7 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31230 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31229 S #31232 Trail Into the Jungle~ The path splits in a trio of directions at this point. A well-used trail leads west through the jungle, bending and twisting its way out of sight. To the south is the start of an open area where a few huts have been erected in a small conglomeration. To the north is a trail, less kept than the western path but still quite traversable. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31238 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31200 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31233 S #31233 Well-used Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail here is extremely well-kept, beaten down to an almost solid footpath with no roots or snags at any point. The path wends its way south through the jungle foliage, the way clear and open. ~ 312 0 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31232 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31234 S #31234 Well-used Trail Through the Jungle~ The path leads north and south through the jungle, a wide path with no obstacles or obstructions whatsoever. The ground which the path travels along is so free of debris that it almost appears as if it might have been recently swept. Quite odd for a jungle path. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31233 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31235 S #31235 Well-used Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail is very well-marked still, an unmistakable line of clear space leading the way through the thick tangle of the jungle. From all appearances, this trail is cut back daily so that growth from the trees nearby might snag a passerby's clothing or skin. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31234 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31236 S #31236 Well-used Trail Through the Jungle~ The path leads west right up to a large boulder. All around, the calls and fidgetings of many jungle animals can be heard, their disquiet from your passage very evident. ~ 312 0 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31235 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31237 S #31237 Lookout Post~ This 'lookout post' is actually nothing more than a very large boulder with a flat top which affords a beautiful view of the sea. Not only is the view beautiful, but it is the exact part of the sea where the suplly ships come in and drop off the foodstuffs which the inhabitants of this place thrive upon. ~ 312 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31236 E boulder~ It is a very smooth boulder which rises gradually from the forest floor to a height overlooking the cliffs out onto the sea. ~ S #31238 Trail Through the Jungle~ The path leads north deep into the jungle, the path itself very well marked with no sign of lessening or narrowing. To the south is an enrance into a large clearing in the jungle. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31239 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31232 S #31239 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail is extremely well maintained, kept free of any obstructing objects which might make travel at all hazardous. The path leads far to the north into the jungle or south toward a large opening in the thick, twisted growth of this place. A way through the trees may be available to the east. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31240 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31275 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31238 S #31240 Trail Through the Jungle~ The way north looks to get worse and worse, the path becoming a bit less cared for the further it travels in that direction. It does not get bad enough to be called neglected by any means, however it does not hold much of the perfection that is evident in the path south of here. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31241 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31239 S #31241 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail curves around a large tree, heading west and south from here. At this point the trail is so well groomed that it almost appears as if it might be regularly swept or raked to keep it free of debris. The branches of the trees which normally would hang over the path have been cut and sand down to a dull edge to avoid any piercings. ~ 312 0 3 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31240 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31242 S #31242 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail curves following around a large tree which blocks passage directly south. Small white stones have been placed along the sides of the path to help night time passers better see the direction of the path . ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31243 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31241 S #31243 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail continues south and north through the jungle. Everything along the path itself looks to have been pushed to the side or removed quite recently as if someone or someones may be making a point of keeping the trail clear. The trees also look to be cut back from the trail, keeping it free of snags and annoying branches. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31244 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31242 S #31244 Trail Through the Jungle~ The path here is a bit overgrown, but not quite so bad as it appears to be to the north. To the south the path has the look of an oft-traveled path that is kept up with some regularity. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31245 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31243 S #31245 Trail Through the Jungle~ The path to the north is choked with roots and snags, the way looking as if it had not been traveled upon or tended to in quite some time. To the south the trail grows noticably wider as it continues, the trail becoming more and more defined the further south the path gets. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31246 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31244 S #31246 Trail Through the Jungle~ The trail is quite overgrown and full of snags, roots and stray stones. Just to the west is a small pond, an acrid smell emanating from its direction. North from here is an opening in the jungle foliage, the volcano rising high beyond the clearing's boundaries. South, the path leads deep into the jungle. ~ 312 c 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31249 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31245 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31247 S #31247 At a Tepid Pond's Shore~ The water of a small pond gently laps against the ground. The pond, more a puddle than anything else, lies just to the west. The water does NOT look as if it were very good drinking water at all - the surface carries a slight film of grease or oily grime. ~ 312 0 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31246 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31248 S #31248 A Tepid Pond~ The water of this small inland pool is rank and oily, as if sprung from a vat of noxious chemicals. A faint glaze lies across the surface of the pond, the slime of dirt and grime from the diseased people which use this water. ~ 312 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31247 S #31249 Encampment~ The first sight that greets your eyes as you enter into this open area is that of the towering volcano, a presence that cannot be ignored. The crest roils with a constant flow of black smoke, a low grumble more felt than heard from its deep innards. Camped directly at the base is a small cluster of dwellings, actually only two dwellings and a rickety-looking pen which holds barely a-livestock. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31250 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31246 S #31250 Encampment~ This is the center of the dirty little camp that barely scratches out a life of servitude at the base of the volcano, inside of which the Eternal Fire burns. To the west is the edge of the isle, where a cliff makes a steep drop-off down to the white sand beaches at the shore of the sea. East a ways there is a small log pen for any livestock that might get given to these poor folk by the healthier lepers in the village south of here. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31251 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31252 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31249 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31262 S #31251 Open Dirt Area~ East of here is a long, low hut made from clay and rough timber. It looks to be in pretty bad shape, many holes evident in the roof and walls. Flys buzz about this area, making an annoying buzz. Most probably they are attracted by the stink of the animal pen to the southeast and the hut to the east. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31257 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31255 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31250 S #31252 Dirt Area~ The ground has been trampled away to a dirty, half mud glop that sticks to shoes as they trod through. To the east is a snall pen which holds the meager livestock given these people by the more needy people living to the south. North is a large hut, almost large enough to be called a hall, a set of steps leading up and into the interior. South is small open area with a pile of ash in the center. ~ 312 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31254 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31253 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31250 S #31253 Community Gathering Area~ There is a central firepit here where most nights the inhabitants that can still move about come to be together. Not much talking goes on and certainly no dancing, however the idea of being together - nearby another human - sometimes is all it takes to give the comfort needed by these doomed people. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31252 S #31254 Grubby Animal Pen~ There is not much to tell about this disgusting little animal holding area. It looks as if the people who maintain this place are not very particular about seperating their livestock, there are droppings from many different kinds of animals from pig to chicken to unidentifiable. The entire affair is ringed by a set of logs from the trees of the jungle, tied loosely at the corners. ~ 312 0 2 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31252 S #31255 Community Hut~ The log flooring of this hut is so grubby that the color of the logs appear almost discolored. The walls are made of the same logs stacked, tied and mudded together in a very loose, haphazard fashion. The leaf and thatch roof of this place has many small holes and is even missing entirely in some places. ~ 312 d 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31251 S #31256 The House of Death~ Aptly named by the unwilling inhabitants of this small community, this dirty place is where the people who have progressed past the point of help are kept until they die or beg to be tossed into the Eternal Flame. The smell of dead or rotting skin has been so long in this place that even when no one is lying amid the soiled blankets that litter the floor, the smell of the rotteed flesh still lingers. ~ 312 d 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31257 S #31257 The Base of the Volcano~ A set of log steps have been set into the outer rock wall of the volcano, leading up to the smouldering top where dark bursts of smoke blow forth in irregular spurts. The pathetic excuse for an encampment crouches pitifully in the presence of this volcano, a constant reminder that sooner or later anyone living here will be one with the Eternal Flame which burns within. ~ 312 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31256 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31251 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31258 S #31258 Trail to the Volcano's Crest~ The logs have been moored into the hard rock of the volcano, allowing the ascent to be a bit less arduous. Built by men and women who were breathing what was most probably some of their last breaths, those men and women made it so that future generations would not have to labor so long or hard to consecrate the bodies of fallen friends to the volcano and the Eternal Flame within. ~ 312 0 2 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31259 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31257 S #31259 Trail to the Volcano's Crest~ The trail makes its way up to the crest in snaking twists and turns, making the climb a bit less effort. Being that most of the men and women who climb this trail are living their last days in pain and misery, this path was made with their incapabilities in mind. ~ 312 0 2 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31260 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31258 S #31260 Smoking Crest of the Volcano~ Into the pit, the Eternal Flame. That is where all who live upon this island in exile end up in the end. Blessed by the priest who stands ready at all times to serve his fellow man, one may be thrown or voluntarily jump into the Flame at any time. It is never contested by any who dwell upon the island whether or not the timing is right for the one who is jumping, it is simply accepted that that person has had enough of the disease and horror that is leprosy. ~ 312 0 2 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31259 S #31261 Cliff's Edge~ There is no way to descend the cliff face from here. At this point the cliff can no longer be walked along to the north, as the volcano rises high into the sky here. No trail leads up the volcano from this point, however one is visible around the base a bit to the east. ~ 312 0 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31262 S #31262 Cliff's Edge~ There is a small permanent-looking encampment just east of here, a couple of low huts and an animal pen in sight. South of here is a trail skirting the edge of the cliff which descends down to the beach below. ~ 312 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31261 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31250 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31263 S #31263 Cliff's Edge~ A trail leads down the cliff face, a natural set of small steps allowing access to the beach below. A trail follows along the edge of the cliff to the north, a small encampment visible in that direction. ~ 312 c 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31262 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31264 S #31264 Cliff~ This is about the half-way point between the base of the cliff on the beach and the top. The steps look natural, made by nature to have happened to have worked well as steps. ~ 312 0 4 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31263 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31265 S #31265 White Sand Beach~ The beach stretches north to south, cut off in both directions by a steep cliff wall which prohibits travel after a distance. The sand here is very clean, very white - almost bleached. It is a very fine sand that makes walking a bit more of an effort than normal packed beach sand, however it makes fro such beautiful scenery that it is not unpleasant at all. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31266 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31267 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31264 S #31266 White Sand Beach~ This small section of beach runs north to south at sea level. Directly to the east - inland - a steep cliff rises up, cutting off any progress. The way north is cut off by the steep outer wall of a large volcano, one which sends plumes of black smoke rising high into the air intermittantly. ~ 312 0 2 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31265 S #31267 White Sand Beach~ The sand is a fine, almost soft white color that looks to have been bleached by the sun over the years. This short section of beach runs along the shoreline of the island north to south. To the north, the way gets blocked by a volcano's wall which rises from the sea high into the sky. Just south from this locale is a cliff wall, one which cuts off both south and eastward travel as it is certainly too steep to climb. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31265 S #31268 Narrow Gulley~ A small rivulet of water is all that flows down this narrow gulley toward the sea below. It is possible to wade through in the water's course, as it is only a few inches deep at its deepest point. Just up the hill a bit is the pond from this water emanates. Through a tangle of bracken and jungle foliage, the trickle flows downhill toward the waiting sea. ~ 312 i 6 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31269 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31229 S #31269 Narrow Gully~ The water descends in a fast trickle toward the sea which can be heard, albeit a bit muffled, just below. Off to the west and uphill a bit the water runs in this direction in a light but continuous flow. ~ 312 i 6 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31268 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31270 S #31270 Narrow Gully~ The sea can be heard just below, the sound of the waves crashing on the shore in soothing wave of sound. A small trickle of water flows downhill toward the sea, running down in a light but steady flow. Jungle foliage encroaches on both sides, making the way quite cramped, sometimes only allowing passage to one who would turn sideways to pass. ~ 312 i 6 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31269 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 31271 S #31271 White Sand Beach~ A beach of bleached white sand runs from north to south along the coast of this small isle. To the north and south is a steep cliff which rises high above the sea level at least fifty feet, making both directions impassable after only a very short distance. A flow of water runs from a small overgrown gully just west of here, making its way down a small four inch sand canyon down into the sea. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31272 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 31270 S #31272 White Sand Beach~ The sand of the beach is very fine, bleached white almost to the point of beauty. Looking high up into the heights of the isle, jungle foliage can be seen growing in abundance. No signs of habitation are visible, although black smoke continues to rise in constant puffs from somewhere on the isle. Of course, it could simply be the volcano that was visible from the sea. ~ 312 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31273 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31271 S #31273 White Sand Beach~ The beach here is of the lightest, finest sand bleached white from centuries of the sun's rays pounding down upon it. A steep cliff rises directly to the north, prohibiting travel in that direction, however the beach does stretch to the south for some distance. ~ 312 0 2 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31272 S #31275 In Thick Bracken~ Clusters of branches from nearby drag at clothing and make travel extremely slow. Visibility is reduced immediately to almost nothing, the way ahead just as mysterious as if it were the darkest of night and there was no light. ~ 312 c 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31276 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31239 S #31276 A Tangle of Vines~ Thick, skinny, long and short - all manner of vines come growing down from trees in every direction. The ground is mazed with their clusters of criss-crossings, making it easy to trip and fall at any time. ~ 312 0 3 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31277 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31275 S #31277 Near an Old, Wet, Fallen Tree~ A tree of enormous size lies in its back, toppled most likely from old age and the ravages that time brings. It is covered in thick, green moss from top to bottom, crumbling away at the merest of touches. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31276 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31283 S #31278 Through a Tangle of Jungle Brush~ It is completely necessary now to either or push through this thick and way overgrown jungle just to get through. Every direction looks just as impossible to get through as the next, making muscles ache and strain with every move. ~ 312 0 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31279 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31283 S #31279 Near a Large Tree~ A tree the size of a small house in width climbs high out of sight into the sky. Patches of moss and wraps of vines climb its trunk, clinging to the ancient life within. Looking up into the branches, branches as wide as a normal full-grown tree trunk protrude from the higher reaches. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31280 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31281 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31278 S #31280 Through a Growth of Tall Weeds~ An overgrowth of weeds block the way in every direction. Only by hacking through the things can any way be found out of this mess. The line of sight only goes as far as an arm's length as the weeds which grow here are taller than most ordinary men and then some. Its a good possibility that you may be lost. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31282 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31279 S #31281 Branch Clustered Area~ Tangles of thin but supple branches hang down from the trees all around, obscuring vision and impeding travel. The branches are strong and somewhat damp, making it difficult to slash through as it would normally be for the stiff, brittle branches of the mainland forest trees. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31279 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31286 S #31282 Near a Large Hole~ A small hill rises just to the south, a hole roughly the width of two men and about four feet high dig into its side. The interior is dark - it does not appear that there is any sort of human life within, however one can never be too sure. ~ 312 0 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31285 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31280 S #31283 Outside a Hollow Tree~ The entrance to an extremely large and extremely hollow tree lies to the east. The smell of smoke issues from the interior, giving a pretty good indication that someone of at least limited intelligence must live within. ~ 312 0 3 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31277 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31278 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 31284 S #31284 Inside a Hollow Tree~ Nothing has been done to this small place to make it any more habitable than it was the day it was found and taken as a home. The walls are quite natural, the interior of a tree which grew a bit different from its brothers of the jungle, having a hollow base. The floor is of the soft dirt of the jungle, covered in dried jungle leaves that may have blown in years ago and turned brittle with age. No blankets lie upon the ground - the only change from nature's intent here is the small firepit which glows red in the center of this place. ~ 312 cdi 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 31283 S #31285 In a Lion's Den~ Now this can not have been a choice made intentionally. Who in the world would walk into a lion's den by themselves and attempt to do battle...? ~ 312 di 0 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31282 S #31286 A Leaf Shrouded Section of the Jungle~ The way through this area would be impassable were it not for the fact that the leaves which block all sight and direction are easily removable. Any direction looks as good as the other - its all leaves every which way. ~ 312 0 3 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 31223 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 31281 S $~