#5600 The Cell~ You are in a cold, cramped chamber with only one exit. ~ 56 adfj 0 D2 ~ cell~ 2 5493 5595 E info credits~ Links: 10n to a valley ~ S #5601 The Cell~ You are in a cold, cramped chamber with only one exit. ~ 56 adfj 0 D0 ~ cell~ 2 5493 5592 S #5602 The Cell~ You are in a cold, cramped chamber with only one exit. ~ 56 adfj 0 D0 ~ cell~ 2 5493 5593 S #5603 The Cell~ You are in a cold, cramped chamber with only one exit. ~ 56 adfj 0 D0 ~ cell~ 2 5493 5594 S #5604 The Cell~ You are in a cold, cramped chamber with only one exit. ~ 56 adfj 0 D0 ~ cell~ 2 5493 5595 S #5605 A Hall~ You stand in a large cedar wood hall leading east and west. On the floor lies a thin and narrow purple rug. The hall leads west inside the Palace and east to the Grand Entrance. ~ 56 d 0 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5550 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5573 S #5606 A Path Through The Mountains~ The narrow path turns here heading south and west. ~ 56 0 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5607 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5611 S #5607 A Path Through The Mountains~ Travel is hard and slow as you almost have to climb around large boulders strewn about the path. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5606 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5608 S #5608 The Edge Of The Ravine~ The ground drops off below down to a rushing river. A small rope bridge sways to and fro in the wind giving you access to the other side. ~ 56 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5609 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5607 S #5609 On A Rope Bridge~ The small rope bridge shudders under your weight as you make your way across the valley. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5627 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5608 S #5610 The Ledge Around The Valley~ You are walking around a small ledge overlooking a large valley deep within the eastern mountains. The ledge turns north following the shape of the valley and a steep trail continues to the east. ~ 56 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5611 S #5611 A Path Through The Mountains~ You are walking through a rock strewn path deep within the mountains east of Midgaard. The going is rough and you constantly twist your ankle on the small stones lying about. ~ 56 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5606 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5610 S #5612 On The Eastern Edge Of The Mountains~ You stand on the eastern edge of the eastern mountains. The high peaks lie to the west and rolling hills and plains open up to your east. ~ 56 0 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5613 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5629 S #5613 In The Foothills~ The path curves down the face of the mountain allowing you to move up or down the face of this missive hunk of stone. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5612 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5614 S #5614 In The Foothills~ The path curves down the face of the mountain allowing you to move up or down as you please. ~ 56 0 5 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5615 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5613 S #5615 A Rocky Trail~ The faint sound of a flowing river reaches your ears from the south and through the trees you can see water. The path you are on continues north and east from here. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5614 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5630 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5645 S #5616 On A Road~ This long road continues to the east and south. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5617 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5633 S #5617 On A Road~ The well kept road continues east and west from here. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5618 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5616 S #5618 On A Road~ You stand on a well maintained road leading east towards New Thalos and west towards the Eastern Mountains. To the north you can see wide plains stretching out as far as the eye can see. South of you begins a dark green forest. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5569 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5617 S #5619 The Headwaters Of The River Of Lost Souls~ You are at the headwaters of what is oft called the darkest river in the land. Looking at the swampy water pooling in this rocky valley, you can see why the water downstream is so dark. The rock walls reach up around you blocking all exits except that to the north up onto the banks, and to the south where the river flows. ~ 56 0 7 D0 There is a small path leading away from the bank just to the north. ~ ~ 0 -1 1500 D2 The waters of this swampy pool are flowing slowly towards the south. ~ ~ 0 -1 5634 S #5620 River Ishtar~ The river calms a bit after being thrashed in the interior of the mountain. Although still deep within the rocks you can see faint traces of green to the east. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5621 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5639 S #5621 River Ishtar~ The river flows east and west through the hills. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5622 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5620 S #5622 River Ishtar~ The river begins its decent out of the mountains now and continues its flow to the east. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5644 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5621 S #5623 River Ishtar~ The river flows under the wall of the city to the east and stretches off towards high snow capped mountains far far to the west. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ grating~ 1 -1 5487 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5649 S #5624 River Ishtar~ The river flows out from the city down a long winding gully towards the Sea of Dragons. To the south of you lies the Great Eastern Desert and north a wide open expanse of grass. You can just barely make out a road that seems to be traveling along side the river but the banks are to steep for you to see very far. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5625 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5483 S #5625 River Ishtar~ The river continues its descent down the lowlands flowing ever so gently south. It is hard to believe this is the same river that came cascading down the mountainside. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5626 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5624 S #5626 River Ishtar~ Small animals and herd animals can be heard in the distance, though you don't actually see any near the river. Perhaps the steep slopes pervent them from using the river. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5684 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5625 S #5627 The Edge Of The Ravine~ You stand at the edge of a really long drop down. A small rope bridge has conviently been placed here to allow you access to the other side of the bridge. Unfortunately the wind seems to be kicking up making the bridge sway slightly. The path leads off through the mountains to the east. ~ 56 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5628 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5609 S #5628 A Path Through The Mountains~ The narrow path makes its way through the mountains east and west. You hear the squawking of a large bird over head most likely a buzzard waiting for you to drop. ~ 56 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5629 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 4049 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5627 S #5629 A Path Through The Mountains~ A large boulder suddenly decides it wants to occupy the same space you are currently standing in. ~ 56 0 5 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5612 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5628 S #5630 On A Road~ The road you are on continues east and west. ~ 56 0 4 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5631 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5615 S #5631 On A Road~ The road you are on continues east and west. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5632 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5630 S #5632 On A Road~ The road you are on continues east and west. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5633 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5631 S #5633 On A Road~ The road bends here toward the riverbank giving access to the River Ishtar. The road continues north and west from the river bank. ~ 56 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5616 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5649 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5632 S #5634 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river flows south through a valley in the mountains. You can see a small village to the west. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5619 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5635 S #5635 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river flows south in the southern end of this wide valley. The walls of the valley close in to the south. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5634 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5636 S #5636 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river begins to speed up as it cascades down this mountain crevice. High above you a small rope bridge sways in the wind. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5635 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5637 S #5637 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river rapidly flows down this crack in the side of the mountain to the south. Hopefully you will hear any aproaching rapids. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5636 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5638 S #5638 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river seems to calm a bit as the crevase widens lessens its stranglehold on the waters. The river continues to the north through a crack and flows to the south. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5637 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5639 S #5639 A Split In The River~ The waters of the river crash down upon a rock and split into two bodies of water. The river you are on continues its southern course and the new river heads off to the east. To your west you notice that the rocks have split and crumbled as if torn asunder by some massive force. It looks impossible to traverse. The River of Lost Souls also continues to the north. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5638 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5620 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5640 S #5640 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river continues north and south from here through a water eroded valley. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5639 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5641 S #5641 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river continues north and south from here through a water eroded valley. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5640 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5642 S #5642 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river continues north and south from here through a water eroded valley. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5641 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5643 S #5643 The River Of Lost Souls~ The river makes a sharp bend here and heads south into a large mountain and north through a valley. On a ledge above you, and to the west, you can see movement. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5642 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5004 S #5644 River Ishtar~ The river widens here, no longer bounded by rock, and flows east towards a plain. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5645 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5622 S #5645 River Ishtar~ The river continues here east to east. There is a landing area to the north where you can gain access to the shore. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5615 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5646 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5644 S #5646 River Ishtar~ The river meanders through the foothills of the eastern mountains. The air is dryer on this side of the continental divide and it seems a bit warmer. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5647 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5645 S #5647 River Ishtar~ The river continues its journey eastward flowing through the plains. To the west you see the peaks of large snow capped mountains and to the east you see the outline of a large city. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5648 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5646 S #5648 River Ishtar~ The river flows east and west from here. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5649 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5647 S #5649 River Ishtar~ The river slows as it widens and meanders through the lowlands. A small dock give access to the north shore. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5633 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5623 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5648 S #5651 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5652 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5656 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5657 S #5652 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5652 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5655 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5652 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5651 S #5653 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D1 You see a large boulder blocking your path. ~ boulder rock crack~ 1 -1 5639 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5656 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5657 S #5654 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5658 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5657 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5660 S #5655 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5655 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5659 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5658 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 S #5656 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 0 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5653 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5658 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5655 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5651 S #5657 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5658 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 S #5658 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5655 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5657 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5659 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 S #5659 In The Mountains~ You are walking over rocks and stones through the mountains between the Ishtar and Dark rivers. It is funny how all the rocks look alike. ~ 56 0 5 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5652 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5659 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5658 S #5660 The Headwaters Of The Dark River~ A large natural spring issues forth from the heart of the mountain and flows west down the mountain. It looks like there was a terrible earthquake here not too long ago, and a path that leads eastwards through the mountains is covered with rocks, making passage difficult. ~ 56 a 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5654 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5661 S #5661 On The Dark River~ The river flows down the mountain through a large crevasse to the west and up into the mountains east. ~ 56 a 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5660 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5662 S #5662 On The Dark River~ The walls of this canyon tower overhead as the river continues east and west from here. ~ 56 a 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5661 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5663 S #5663 On The Dark River~ The walls of rock around you slowly shrink to ground level as the river flows out of the mountains and onto the plains. ~ 56 a 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5662 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5664 S #5664 On The Dark River~ The river continues east and west from here out of the foothills to the east down into the mountains south of here. ~ 56 a 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5663 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5665 S #5665 On The Dark River~ The river, following a low spot in the foothills, bends and twists. Tall mountains can be seen off to the south and east. ~ 56 a 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5664 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5666 S #5666 On The Dark River~ The river makes a wide sweeping turn here into the mountain. ~ 56 a 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5665 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5667 S #5667 On The Dark River~ The river flows west from here into the heart of the mountain and east towards the foothills once more. ~ 56 ad 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5666 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5668 S #5668 On The Dark River~ You can barely make out what is ahead of you as the river flows quietly through the passageway. ~ 56 ad 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5667 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5669 S #5669 On The Dark River~ The river slowly flows west towards the heart of the mountain. There are small cracks in the passage wall to the north where you might be able to get up out of the water. ~ 56 ad 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5672 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5668 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5670 S #5670 On The Dark River~ The river continues east and west from here flowing south of a dark ledge high above the water level. ~ 56 ad 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5669 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5671 S #5671 On The Dark River~ The river flows south through a narrowing part of the passage as it progresses deeper into the mountain. ~ 56 ad 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5670 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5005 S #5672 On A Small Ledge~ You clamber out of the water up onto this narrow ledge to see if it leads deeper into the mountain. Unfortunately, the ledge is only wide enough to rest upon for a while and there does not appear to be any other exits other than rejoining the underground river. ~ 56 ad 2 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5669 S #5681 On The Plains~ You stand on an open expanse of grass extending in all directions. To the south of you stand the might northern gates of New Thalos. East and west of you the grassy fields continue and north, in the distance, you see a line of trees. ~ 56 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5682 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5681 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5567 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5681 S #5682 On The Plains~ You stand on an open field of grass. The forest to the north is closer but still a good distance away. To the south a small dirt path has been trodden into the ground heading towards New Thalos. ~ 56 0 2 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5683 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5682 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5681 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5682 S #5683 The Edge Of The Forest~ You stand at the edge of a huge forest. The line of trees continues as far as the eye can see to the east and west. A large expanse of grass spreads out to the south. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5683 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5682 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5683 S #5684 River Ishtar~ The river broadens even more here and the waters become murky. The smell of saltwater has reached you from the east. The Dragon Sea cannot be far away. To the east you can see the faint outline of a city and to the north you see a large expanse of grass. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5685 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5626 S #5685 The River Delta~ This is where the river empties out into the Dragon Sea. The backrush of water has kicked up a lot of sand and the blue sea is stained where the river empties. Looking west all you can see is water... all the way to the horizon. North of here is a small dock you think you should be able to reach with out too much trouble. The river stretches off to the west back towards New Thalos. ~ 56 0 7 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5686 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5684 S #5686 The Dragon Sea~ You are on the clear blue seas of the Dragon Sea. Water extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. Off in the distance you think you might see a small dock to the north. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5687 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5686 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5686 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5685 S #5687 The Dragon Sea~ The Dragon Sea comes up along the shore here. The deep blue waters rolling in and crashing against the beach. To the north you see a small dock jutting out into the surf. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5695 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5696 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5686 S #5688 The Dragon Sea~ You are on the clear blue seas of the Dragon Sea. Water extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. Off in the distance you think you might see a small dock to the west. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5688 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5697 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5695 S #5689 The Dragon Sea~ You are on the clear blue seas of the Dragon Sea. Water extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. Off in the distance you think you might see a small dock to the west. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5697 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5689 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5696 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5695 D5 ~ ~ 0 -1 5698 S #5690 On A Road~ The people of New Thalos take great pride in the services their city may provide. One of these services is the construction crews the go to great lengths to keep all the roads in order. Although the taxes in New Thalos are higher then other cities in the realm most of the money is used for the good of the people. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5691 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5568 S #5691 On A Road~ You walk along a well used road with beautiful scenery. To the north tall pine trees form a wall that goes on for miles. Between the road and the trees lies a great expanse of grassy plains. South of here, beyond the river, lies the Great Eastern Desert. The road continues east and west. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5692 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5690 S #5692 On A Road~ The Dragon Sea can be seen to the east now spreading out to unknown lands. The road continues east and west. To the south you hear the sounds of boats traveling the River Ishtar delivering goods. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5693 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5691 S #5693 On A Road~ This is the man land route through the land. Merchants can bring their goods to the coastline and have them ferried onto ships for export. Travel by foot west will take you through New Thalos up and over the Eastern Mountains and down into Midgaard. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5694 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5692 S #5694 Near The Shore~ The road ends here turning into a small dirt path leading down the beach and onto a dock. To the north and south you see the coastline stretching out before you. West of here the lowlands roll up into huge snow capped mountains. ~ 56 0 2 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5695 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5693 S #5695 On A Dock~ You stand on a simple wooden dock that acts as an extension of the road to the west. The dock seems to have been here for quite a long time but is still sturdy. A small ladder has been built on the eastern end to allow easy access to and from ships. ~ 56 0 1 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5688 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5689 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5687 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5694 S #5696 The Dragon Sea~ You are on the clear blue seas of the Dragon Sea. Water extends in all directions as far as the eye can see. Off in the distance you think you might see a small dock to the west. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5689 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5696 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5687 S #5697 The Dragon Sea~ The ocean spreads out in all directions rolling gently. In the distance you can see an island on the horizon. To the west you see the mainland. ~ 56 0 7 D0 ~ ~ 0 -1 5697 D1 ~ ~ 0 -1 5697 D2 ~ ~ 0 -1 5689 D3 ~ ~ 0 -1 5688 S #5698 Under The dock~ You are swiming underneath the dock. You can see the four wooden pylons that support the structure. The murky water clouds you vision as you gaze westward, but you think you can make out an iron grating in that direction. ~ 56 a 7 D3 ~ grate~ 1 -1 5699 D4 ~ ~ 0 -1 5697 S #5699 The Lair Of The Ixitxachitl~ Blood swirls around in the water as the Ixitxachitl devours the last of its meal. Swirling around quickly as you intrude upon his meal the large sting ray attacks! ~ 56 a 7 D1 ~ grate~ 1 -1 5698 S $~