#7500 The Forests Edge~ The forest appears calm and peaceful as the leaves and branches sway softly in the wind. The trees almost appear to dance to the songs of the birds singing in them. North the forest is darker and the trees much larger. To the south the forest comes to an end and expands into a large open field. A trail leads east and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 Deep in the Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7591 D2 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7501 E credits info~ Builder : Shimmer Zone : 75 Zamba Began : Player Level : 14-18 Rooms : 100 Mobs : 36 Objects : 53 Shops : 5 Triggers : 12 Plot : The town once thrived on tourism and had many profitable items. But a group of evil mages or clerics started going too far and rumors of evil things like sacrifices cause people to stop coming. Many shopkeepers left when business died. The ones that stayed learned to do without and went back to a more natural lifestyle, even in the fortress there were changes that could not be helped such as a more native attire or wearing things still around from the past, but where the fortress could continue as they did in the past they do. Most of the people now don't even remember other towns and live a normal peaceful life. The change was generations ago. The order that was following the evil worship are still hidden but seem to be more acepted and beginning to blend into the normal lifestyle of many of the villagers. Links : 80n, 85s, 98nse Notes : The first room , becuase of needing more forest area, is 7598 it only leads west. It needs to connect to something to the east to fit on the map. A lot of my area is outside, but the town is considered secluded so other junctions need to not be too close to the town. The town ends at the coast line and if someone makes an underwater ocean area it would fit in perfect to my coast. The numbers of my coast are 74-85, but in order it goes from the north to south 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 81 82 83 84 85. ~ S #7501 An Open Field~ To the north a forest sets over the horizon. To the east, west, and south tall green grass and wild flowers grow freely only stopping short at a trail that runs north and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 The Forest Edge. ~ ~ 0 0 7500 D2 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7502 E grass flower field~ A gentle breeze sweeps across the fields. The smell of wild flowers sweetens the air around you. ~ S #7502 An Open Field~ To the east and west a gentle breeze causes the tall grass to ripple the way a calm pool does when disturbed. The trail disappears under patches of grass, it doesn't appear to have been traveled recently. The trail here runs north and south, large enough for a small wagon. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7501 D2 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7503 E grass flower field ~ A gentle breeze sweeps across the fields. The smell of wild flowers sweetens the air around you. ~ S #7503 An Open Field~ To the east and west tall green grass and wild flowers grow freely by the side of the trail. Various areas of the trail are covered with small plants and weeds. The trail here runs north and south, just wide enough for a small wagon or a horse and rider. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7502 D2 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7504 E grass flower field~ A gentle breeze sweeps across the fields. The smell of wild flowers sweetens the air around you. ~ S #7504 An Open Field~ The flowers and plants growing here are less familar, but quite beautiful. In the northern distance the plants growing are more familar. Something beside the road looks out of place. To the south the trail begins to get thinner. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7503 D2 A Narrow Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7506 D5 A Trap Door. ~ trap door leaves~ 1 0 7505 E road trail leaves leaf trap ~ You see several large leaves gathered together, they seem to be a door or hatch. ~ S #7505 A Trap~ This is a large pit thats been dug at the edge of the road. The walls have been smoothed and are muddy. There is nothing for you to grasp in order to get out. This pit has been dug out to catch something, something very big. ~ 75 1 0 0 0 0 D4 A Trap Door. ~ trap door leaves~ 1 0 7504 E walls pit mud ~ Straining your eyes to see clearly for a brief second two red orbs of some sort shined. Were those eyes? ~ S #7506 A Narrow Path~ The trail now has become nothing more than a narrow path. Peculiar plants and flowers grow everywhere some reaching heights that are as large as trees. Perhaps they are trees. Unusual sounds can be heard in the distance. The path runs north and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 An Open Field. ~ ~ 0 0 7504 D2 A Narrow Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7507 S #7507 A Narrow Path~ The narrow path is disappearing under the large amount of plants and flowers. Song birds can be heard in the distance but the songs are not ones you have heard before. The path twists and leads to the north and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Narrow Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7506 D3 Trail to Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7508 S #7508 The Trail to Zamba~ The plants here have been cut back and a trail made of large flat stones has been built here. The stones of the path are old and broken. The strange noises seem to be getting louder. The air grows thick from the sweet smell of the flowers. The old, stone path leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 A Narrow Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7507 D3 The Trail to Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7509 E tree flower noise~ Glancing around you find the sourse of the noise, at least some of it. From what you can tell a very large bird of many colors, mostly red, is perched and screeching from high up in the trees. ~ S #7509 The Trail to Zamba~ Many noises are heard from every direction. The birds with their wide range of singing, screeching, and calling are becoming familiar. But there is still a bizarre chatter, where it comes from is still unknown. The stone path runs east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Trail to Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7508 D3 The Gates of Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7510 S #7510 The Gates of Zamba~ To the west the stone path leads to a massive wooden gate. The gate looks to have been made of living trees grown standing side by side with thick trunks and branches that weave back and forth from one trunk to the next. In the center of the massive gate the trail leads to a small opening. The air is cool and gentle, the strong floral smell begins to weaken. Several noises escape the gate, sounds of civilization. A small path leads east and west. ~ 75 32772 0 0 0 0 D1 The Trail to Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7509 D3 Inside the Gates of Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7511 E gate tree ~ The gate of trees stands over 50 feet tall. Look at each tree you notice each one looks the same size and condition of the other ones. The trunk of each tree is extremely hard and looks more like rock than wood. ~ S #7511 Inside the Gates of Zamba~ The sounds of crashing water can be heard off in the distance. The people here look at you curiously for a moment before returning to their duties. To the east stands the gates of Zamba. The stone path leads east and west with many straw huts scattered about. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7512 D1 The Gates of Zamba. ~ ~ 0 0 7510 D2 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7513 D3 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7518 S #7512 A Straw Hut~ Sand covers the ground inside this small hut. Lining the far wall straw mats are neatly stacked together. In the center of this one room home a circle of stones, blackened by smoke, lie cold. ~ 75 32776 0 0 0 0 D2 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7511 S #7513 A Straw Hut~ This one room hut seems to have been built around a small group of trees used for support. A well crafted net stretches from one tree to a second. The net is held open by two long even branches woven at the ends of the net before being tied to the trees. A blanket is folded and is setting in the middle of the net. In the center of the room a small cluster of stones, blackened by smoke, surrounds a small fire. ~ 75 32776 0 0 0 0 D0 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7511 E shelf tall wall ~ A tall shelf sets against the wall. One row seems to be clothing, another seems to be dishes while the next has clay figures and little things shaped out of what appears to be bone. ~ S #7514 A Straw Hut~ This small room has one window that has been covered with a large piece of cloth on the east wall. A smell of rotten fish lingers everywhere. A straw mat with several dirty blankets sets to the north. ~ 75 32776 0 0 0 0 D2 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7518 E floor room~ Scattered about the room as if just thrown anywhere when finished is several different types of half devoured foods. ~ S #7515 A Straw Hut~ This straw hut is quite large. The floor has been covered with straw. To the south a large window sets open with a gentle breeze blowing in. Outside the window you can see several pieces of cloth hanging on a line swaying gently in the wind drying. ~ 75 32776 0 0 0 0 D0 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7518 S #7516 A Straw Hut~ The floor is covered in sand and the walls look like they have been caked with mud and let dry. Other than a few footprints in the sand the room is completely empty. ~ 75 32776 0 0 0 0 D0 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7519 E wall~ The walls are a rich clay being used to make the straw hut more durable. It appears to be under repairs or has been rebuilt. ~ S #7517 A Straw Hut~ This one room hut is large with an opening to the west for a window. Lining the far wall is a stack of straw mats neatly put together. In the center of the room is a circle of black stones surrounding small twigs and sticks, but no fire. ~ 75 32776 0 0 0 0 D2 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7521 E shelf tall wall ~ A tall shelf sets against the wall. One row seems to be clothing, another seems to be dishes while the next has clay figures and little things shaped out of what appears to be bone. ~ S #7518 A Walkway in Zamba~ The people of this small village seem to be peaceful but only slightly civilized from their half naked appearance. The stone walkway begins to be buried under white sand. Straw huts continue in all directions. Although you still hear the sound of rushing water you also hear the faint sounds of music further west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7514 D1 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7511 D2 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7515 D3 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7519 S #7519 A Walkway in Zamba~ At this part of the street it is difficult to tell if the stone path is buried under the white sand or if it ended because the sand here is so thick. Straw huts stand to the north and south the huts walls look covered in mud. To the east and west is a sandy path. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7520 D1 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7518 D2 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7516 D3 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7521 E boy group play~ The small boys are looking around trying to find something to practice their skills with the bow on. ~ S #7520 A Straw Hut~ The small hut appears to be empty of anything but trash, but further observation shows a straw mat in the corner of the room. Broken pieces of pottery are scattered about the floor. ~ 75 32780 0 0 0 0 D2 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7519 D5 A Secret Passage. ~ mat door~ 1 0 7532 E mat floor broken pottery ~ Looking closer to the floor and the broken pieces of pottery you notice what appears to be dried blood caked all over. The straw mat looks to be covering something. ~ S #7521 A Walkway in Zamba~ The white sand seems to lead in every direction. Straw huts are scattered about but to the south instead of a straw hut there is a large building made of wood, perhaps not as grand as you are familar with but a much more attractive building compared to the small huts. To the west appears to be the formation of mountains. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Straw Hut. ~ ~ 0 0 7517 D1 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7519 D2 The Tiki Lounge. ~ ~ 0 0 7522 D3 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7523 E sound music noise~ To the south you hear music coming from inside the Tiki Lounge. Although you have never heard this type of music before it is very pleasent and uplifting. ~ S #7522 The Tiki Lounge~ As your eyes adjust to the dim torch lights, you see this is a large building made of wood. Torches line all the walls but only give off a dim light. To the south wall stands a large, well stocked bar. Loud music comes from the eastern part of the room. ~ 75 32780 0 0 0 0 D0 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7521 E band wall noise music~ Glancing to the east you see several natives playing odd looking instruments, the only instrument that looks slightly familar is what appears to be a drum. Young native women are dancing to the music. To the west older people sit enjoying drinks. ~ S #7523 A Walkway in Zamba~ To the southwest what had looked to be a moutain in the distance can now be seen more clearly. It seems like someone carved a fortress right out of the mountain or had built a fortress on the surface to appear as a mountain. The huge stone building rises high into the sky, a long set of steps lead upward. To the north and south the sand continues. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Clearing. ~ ~ 0 0 7525 D1 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7521 D2 A Sandy Clearing. ~ ~ 0 0 7524 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7540 S #7524 Southern Clearing~ The ground here is firm but still sandy. A large circle of stones entraps a roaring fire, set on the fire is a gigantic black pot. To the east of the fire a primitive machine used to weave cloth has been positioned under a shaded tree. The sounds of crashing water is loud. The air smells salty with a slight aroma of cooked fish. The sandy track leads north, south and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7523 D2 Foliage. ~ ~ 0 0 7531 D3 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7580 E tree machine~ It seems that the women come together in this area working together to accommodate most of the needs of the village. ~ S #7525 Northern Clearing~ The sounds of rushing water comes from the west. The white sand is slightly littered with broken shells. A thick string runs between two trees to the north, on the string hang several fish of various shapes and sizes. To the west, east and south stands an open sandy path. North a small path leads into a group of large trees with huge wide leaves centered to the tops of the trees. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Cluster of Fruit Trees. ~ ~ 0 0 7526 D2 A Small Street. ~ ~ 0 0 7523 D3 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7574 S #7526 Monkey Madness~ Tall thin fruit trees are bunched together tightly. As you stare up into the trees you notice the chattering is now gone and everything is totally silent. The silence is strange. There are no beautiful birds here. Suddenly the silence is replaced by loud frantic chattering from all around you high in the trees. A large sandy path leads south. To the east a narrow path full of thick vines leads deeper into the trees. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7527 D2 A Sandy Clearing. ~ ~ 0 0 7525 E monkey creature~ Watching the creatures on the ground you see some are still hidding and appear to be working their way behind you. ~ S #7527 The Jungle~ A low chatter can be heard off in the distance. Large trees grow tall, stretching toward the sky in a oddly tilted fashion. Other types of trees grow here that have sharp pointy bark. Thick vines twist and turn clinging to everything. A small path leads off to the east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7528 D3 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7526 E jungle tree~ This area is rich with wild flowers and oddly shaped trees. Almost all the trees here seem to grow fruit. ~ S #7528 The Jungle~ Trees and vines mesh together in a wild struggle against each other for growing space. Bright, colorful butterflies flutter high in the trees. A small path leads off to the east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7529 D3 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7527 E tree vine jungle~ Although many trees grow here the amount of vines well exceeds the tree population. ~ S #7529 The Jungle~ There is almost no ground without some sort of plant growing out of it. A slight wind catches the small leaves of the vines making them appear to grow as they sway in the wind. A small path leads west. Further to the east there seems to be a clearing. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 A Clearing in the Jungle. ~ ~ 0 0 7530 D3 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7528 E tree vine jungle~ The vines here are smothering out the life of the surrounding trees. It seems that nothing but vines will inhabit this area before to much longer. ~ S #7530 The Black Alter~ The jungle here is pushed back in a perfect circle, in the middle is a large black stone cut into a perfect rectangle. Behind the stone stands a gruesome stone statue. It appears to be cut from the same stone but is much larger, as you stare up at it you notice it has large green gems for eyes, its mouth open as if ready to bite. In one of its clawed hands it holds a twisted dagger. The dagger is of fine steel and appears to have been placed in the claw after the statue was made. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D3 Jungle Passage. ~ ~ 0 0 7529 E stone altar dagger statue rectangle blood~ Studying the area around the stones you notice lying at each corner of the stone block are large iron rings with leather straps. The stone block and the mouth of the statue is covered with dry blood. The daggers twisted blade also is bloody, except it is not dry blood, the blood is fresh and slowly drips from the blade. ~ S #7531 The Silhouette~ Green plants of all shapes and sizes are growing here cramped together struggling for space. The canopy of the trees almost totally block out the sky, only small patches of light are able to sneak in. The air here is moist and thick. A small group of butterflies busily flutter about in a cluster of flowers. A large yellow flower silhouettes one of the patches of light, for some reason it stands alone as if the other plants fear to grow beside it. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Clearing. ~ ~ 0 0 7524 S #7532 The Taboo Way~ This tunnel is very cramped and just tall enough to stand in. The earthy walls are cold and clammy. An eerie wind whispers to you from further below. The tunnel slopes downward. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D4 A bright light. ~ mat door up~ 1 0 7520 D5 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7533 E wall dirt earth~ As you look closer to the tunnel you can see worms wiggling in the moist dirt. ~ S #7533 The Taboo Way~ This part of the tunnel is barely tall enough to stand in. The earthy walls are moist and cold. A foul smell seeps in from further below. The tunnel leads up and down. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D4 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7532 D5 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7534 E wall dirt earth~ As you look closer to the tunnel you can see worms wiggling in the moist dirt. ~ S #7534 The Taboo Way~ Large wooden beams have been set in place to keep the tunnel from collapsing. The walls of the tunnel are wider from mud dripping off the walls. The floor is covered in slimy mud. The tunnel leads up and down. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D4 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7533 D5 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7535 E dirt earth mud floor ground ~ Looking closer you see the muddy floor is covered in worms. Scattered throughout the mud and worms are hordes of small rat skeletons, clean completely to the bone. ~ S #7535 The Taboo Way~ This tunnel is large but just tall enough to stand in. The earthy walls are moist, cold, and stink of death. An eerie wind whispers to you from further below. Is the wind getting louder? Is the smell worse? Are the walls getting closer together? Perhaps, it might be a good idea to turn back and breathe fresh air again. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D4 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7534 D5 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7536 E wall dirt earth~ The moist dirt is crawling with worms. ~ S #7536 The Taboo Way~ The tunnel is cold and confining. The dirt walls give off a stale musty odor. A faint mutter seems to echo from everywhere. The tunnel tilts up and down. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D4 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7535 D5 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7537 E wall dirt earth~ The moist dirt is crawling with worms. ~ S #7537 The Taboo Way~ The tunnel opens up to a much larger room. Large wooden beams have been placed in the four corners of the room for support. The walls and ground are just slightly moist. A tunnel leads up and down. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D4 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7536 D5 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7538 E wall dirt earth~ The ground is only slightly moist and appears to not have any worms wiggling about. ~ S #7538 The Taboo Way~ Deep within the earth the ground is soft and murky. There are only two ways to go, the dark tunnel up or the tunnel north, they are the only visible routes of travel. A small light flickers in from the north tunnel. ~ 75 12 0 0 0 0 D0 A Lighted Tunnel. ~ ~ 0 0 7539 D4 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7537 E torch light wall~ A burning torch is mounted to the wall. ~ S #7539 The Taboo Way~ This chamber is fairly large. The hard earth is dark with spilled blood and evil invocation. The walls are made of smooth black marble which shimmer as the light hits it from a torch. Painted on the floor is a huge pentagram inside a circle. Black and crimson candles burn at each point of the pentagram. Inside the center of the pentagram is a pewter bowl. A whisp of smoke spirals out of the bowl carrying a foul odor. The only exit visible is the tunnel south. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D2 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7538 E wall room floor~ This room appears to be old but used quite often by some sort of magic user. ~ S #7540 A Stone Stairway~ The stone stairs are wide and appear easy to climb as they expand upward. At this close a distance looking upward all you can see are rows and rows of steps all identical as they spirial upward. Glancing downward there is but one step then the sandy ground. ~ 75 32772 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7541 D5 The Bottom Step. ~ ~ 0 0 7523 E stairs steps~ Each step seems to lead off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual symbols seems to repeat in order the unusual markings over and over. ~ S #7541 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32772 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7542 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7540 E step stair mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7542 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7543 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7541 E step stair mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7543 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7544 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7542 E stair step mountain stone~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7544 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7545 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7543 E step stair stone mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7545 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7546 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7544 E step stair mountain stone~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7546 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7547 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7545 E stone stair step mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7547 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7548 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7546 E stone step stair mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7548 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7549 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7547 E stone stair step mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7549 A Stone Stairway~ The stone steps extend upward spiraling into the side of the mountain toward the southwest. Much work has been put into this passage. The steps have been smoothed and widened for easy climbing. Handcarved into the side of the mountain are strange symbols and beasts. The steps lead up and down, you can go no other way. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D4 Iron Doors. ~ ~ 0 0 7550 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7548 E step stair stone mountain~ Each step leads off to another step that looks exactly as the one before it. Even the side of the mountain with its unusual carvings of symbols and beast seem to repeat in an order the same markings over and over. ~ S #7550 The Top of Mount Zamba~ The stone steps extending upward finally stop at a set of double doors. The doors are made of thick iron mounted into the side of the mountain. In the center of each door is the face of a black panther snarling. Its mouth holds a loose iron ring. Looking to the north and east you see the ground far below . To the west below are jagged rocks jutting out from the side of the mountain ending at a large body of water crashing against the side of the mountain. The sounds of the water roars as it echos up the mountain side. A strong wind from the west threatens to push you over the side. Should you climb down or should you brave the unknown and enter the doors to the south? ~ 75 32772 0 0 0 0 D2 Iron Doors. ~ door~ 1 0 7551 D5 Stone Steps. ~ ~ 0 0 7549 S #7551 The Fortress Foyer~ You are standing in a large entryway. It is well developed and lavishly decorated. Beautiful paintings cover the stone walls. Giant statues of unusual beasts stand in a row on both the east and west side of the room. To the north double doors made of iron. An open archway leads south. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 Iron Doors. ~ door~ 1 0 7550 D2 An Archway. ~ ~ 0 0 7552 E statue~ The statues are quite unique and look to of been crafted by the hands of a maste sculptor. ~ S #7552 A Small Parlor~ The room is of average size with a large fireplace centered on the west wall. A warm fire burns in the hearth as flickering light dances on the floor in front of it. Centered on the room are many comfortable looking chairs and a long moon shaped sofa. To the north and south ends of the room stands an open archway. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 An Archway. ~ ~ 0 0 7551 D2 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7553 E sofa chair~ The chairs and sofa are thick with padding and made of a brown leather that has been treated to make it soft and smooth. ~ E fireplace~ The fireplace is quite large. The mantle is decorated with a large golden candelabra. The front of the fireplace is covered with a mess screen. ~ S #7553 A Long Corridor~ The corridor is wide and leads north and south. Torches line the walls giving off enough light to see that the corridor is empty. An open archway leads to the west. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 An Archway. ~ ~ 0 0 7552 D2 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7554 D3 To dark to tell. ~ ~ 0 0 7570 S #7554 A Long Corridor~ The corridor is wide and leads north and south. Torches line the wall giving enough light to see that the corridor is completly empty. To the south is a very long corridor and to the north is the end. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7553 D2 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7555 S #7555 A Long Corridor~ The corridor is wide and leads north and south. Torches line the walls giving off enough light to see that the corridor is empty. To the east you see a door. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7554 D1 A Wooden Door. ~ door east~ 1 0 7563 D2 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7556 S #7556 A Long Corridor~ This part of the corridor is unfunished. Large golden candleholders are mounted to the walls, white candles burn brightly, to show off a tremendous painting of a elegant lady. The corridor is wide and leads north and south. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7555 D2 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7557 E painting woman~ The woman in the painting is wearing a large crown and elegant golden robes. She is adorned in several expensive pieces of jewerly. Her features are soft under her black hair and tan skin. She has striking blue eyes unlike the other natives with their dark brown eyes. A gold plaque is mounted to the wall under the painting. ~ E plaque~ This portrait of the Empiress Kiona was dedicated to her from her friend and mentor. Shimmer ~ S #7557 A Long Corridor~ Torches line the walls giving off enough light to see the corridor is empty. The corridor leads north and south. To the south you can see the corridor is opening up into other directions. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7556 D2 A Split in the Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7558 S #7558 A Split in the Corridor~ The corridor here leads north and south, to the north the way is much brighter. Doors are to the east and west. Much noise can be heard coming from the east and south. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7557 D1 A Swinging Door. ~ door swinging east~ 1 0 7561 D2 A Bright Room. ~ ~ 0 0 7559 D3 A Thick Door. ~ door thick west~ 1 0 7562 S #7559 The Gathering Room~ The bright lights make it difficult to see for a moment, but as your vision clears you see the room is enormous. Several large chandeliers hang from the ceiling. The floor, walls, and ceiling are white as snow. Gigantic pillars stand at each end of the room. To the west the room is open stepping out onto a balcony. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7558 D3 The Balcony. ~ ~ 0 0 7560 E wall room floor~ The room is bright and airy. Everything around the room and the room itself is a snow white giving the room an aura of purity. ~ E pillar~ The pillars at each corner of the room is a massive white stone that has been sculpted into the shape of a muscular man wearing a short toga, sandels, and armbands on his upper arm. The man is standing with his hands upward holding up the ceiling. The sculpture is very realistic and almost looks alive. ~ S #7560 The Balcony~ This large balcony is decorated with a few large potted flowers. The wind is strong and carries a salty smell. Standing here is almost like standing on a large ship. Looking out over the balcony above you is the sky in full display of its grand splendor, and below the ocean, rushing toward the cliffs below you crashing loudly against the stones, both stretching as far as you can see. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D1 The Gathering Room. ~ ~ 0 0 7559 E balcony~ The balcony is made of solid stone with a waist high stone rail. A large canopy hangs over the balcony for protection. ~ S #7561 The Kitchen~ The room is busy with activity. The walls are lined with pots and pans. Many tables are in this room all cluttered with food and dishes. The air is warm and fragrant from all the delicious food being cooked. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D3 A Swinging Door. ~ ~ 0 0 7558 E table~ Bowls filled with fruit, cooked meats, and many other delicious foods are neatly placed here being arranged on silver platters and in exquisite bowls. ~ S #7562 The Pantry~ The pantry walls are full of shelves neatly stacked with various foods. On the floor huge barrels are clustered together. Although the shelfs are clean, the floor is covered in dust. ~ 75 1 0 0 0 0 D1 A Thick Door. ~ ~ 0 0 7558 S #7563 A Tiny Hall~ The hall has no decorations hanging on the walls, just a few wooden torches for light. The air here is damp and cold. The hall continues east. To the west you see a door. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D1 A Tiny Hall. ~ ~ 0 0 7564 D3 A Wooden Door. ~ door~ 1 0 7555 S #7564 A Tiny Hall~ The hall has no decorations hanging on the walls, just a few wooden torches for light. The air here is damp and cold. Closed doors line the north and south wall. The hall continues east and west. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Wooden Door. ~ north door~ 1 0 7566 D1 A Tiny Hall. ~ ~ 0 0 7565 D2 A Wooden Door. ~ door south~ 1 0 7569 D3 A Tiny Hall. ~ ~ 0 0 7563 S #7565 A Tiny Hall~ The hall is plain with no decorations. To the east wall sits an empty fireplace. To the north and south closed doors. The hall continues to the west. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Wooden Door. ~ door north~ 1 0 7567 D2 A Wooden Door. ~ door south~ 1 0 7568 D3 A Tiny Hall. ~ ~ 0 0 7564 S #7566 A Black Room~ The walls of the room are solid black. To the east and west several rows of shelves line the walls. On the shelves are several sizes of white candles burning brightly. At the far end of the room to the north sets an altar. A long red carpet leads from the door to the altar. The door leading out is on the south wall. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D2 A Wooden Door. ~ ~ 0 0 7564 E alter~ The alter is made of a black stone. The alter is empty. ~ S #7567 A Small Bedroom~ The room is small and cold. A bed, small table, and a trunk are the only furniture here. The room is cluttered and in disarray. Black candles are lit on the table. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D2 A Wooden Door. ~ door south~ 1 0 7565 E trunk~ The wooden trunk is plain except for having a large lock holding it shut. ~ E candle table~ Several black candles sit here on the table lit leaving a trail of fowl smoke. ~ S #7568 An Office~ The room is small but pleasent. A leather chair, small desk, and a bookshelf are arranged in an orderly fashion. The room is neat and clean. A few pieces of paper sit on top of the desk. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Wooden Door. ~ door north~ 1 0 7565 E shelf wall~ The shelf is a display case of many unique weapons. It is made of a strong oak wood. The front of the shelf is a glass door. ~ E paper desk~ A few papers sit here on the desk. Each having the seal of the royal crest of Empress Kiona. ~ S #7569 A Small Bedroom~ The room is small but pleasent. A bed, small table, and a wardrobe are the only furniture here. The room is very neat and clean. Lying on the table is a match set made up of a hairbrush, comb, and hand mirror. ~ 75 0 0 0 0 0 D0 A Wooden Door. ~ ~ 0 0 7564 E brush comb mirror table~ The table has lying on it neatly a hairbrush, comb, and a hand held mirror. The items are carved from a dark wood and skillfully crafted. ~ S #7570 A Dark Corridor~ The corridor is decorated with several colorful tapestries. To the west the corridor ends at a large set of double doors. To the east lies an open archway. ~ 75 9 0 0 0 0 D1 A Corridor. ~ ~ 0 0 7553 D3 An Oak Door. ~ door iron~ 1 0 7571 E door~ The double doors are encraved with the image of a royal seal. ~ E seal~ The seal is of a shield containing a pair of crossed swords with the face of a panther growling from above the wicked looking blades. ~ S #7571 The Throne Room~ The walls of this room are covered with mosaics depicting natural scenes. The floor is polished marble. A long carpet leads from the eastern doors to a large throne. The throne sits atop a raised dias near the western wall. The room is lightly decorated with colorful flowers. The fresh scent of flowers fill the room. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D1 An Oak Door. ~ door~ 1 0 7570 D2 A Small Keyhole. ~ keyhole secret passage south~ 2 7571 7572 E flower~ The beautiful golden pots hardly compare to the wonderful flowers each one contains. A mixture of colors blended together well in each floral arrangement. ~ S #7572 A Grand Bedchamber~ This is the private bedchambers of Empress Kiona. The air is warm, steamy, and has a strong floral scent. The room is only partially lit from candles placed in different areas of the room. You see on the east side of the room a soft bed with many pillows. The room has a soothing peace about it, almost embracing you into a gentle sleep. Suddenly you realize you are not alone, at the other end of the room a huge bath sits, someone is sitting at the far end of the bath. At the bath thin lines of steam rises and disappear. The sounds of gentle splashing can be heard. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 A Secret Door. ~ door secret ~ 1 7571 7571 D2 An Open Curtain. ~ ~ 0 0 7573 S #7573 A Huge Bath~ This small room holds a large stone bath. Surrounding the bath are many flowers and candles. The air is hot and thick from the steam as it rises from the bath. The strong scent of flowers cling to everything. At the other end of the bath you can make out the shape of a woman leaning over, her hand testing the water. ~ 75 8 0 0 0 0 D0 An Open Curtain. ~ ~ 0 0 7572 S #7574 A Sandy Beach~ White sand extends far to the north and south. Small birds dig about the sand looking for their next meal. To the west the ocean washes up to the beach washing away the sand under it. The wind blows in softly across the waves carrying with it the salty smell of the ocean. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7575 D1 A Clearing. ~ ~ 0 0 7525 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7580 S #7575 A Sandy Beach~ White sand extends far to the north and south. Small birds dig about the sand looking for their next meal. To the west the ocean washes up to the beach washing away the sand under it. The wind blows in softly across the waves carrying with it the salty smell of the ocean. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7576 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7574 S #7576 A Sandy Beach~ The white sand is flat and smooth with a few bird trails leading to the north. White waves roll in onto the sand washing away some of the bird prints. To the east a few small buildings can be seen in the distance.. The sand extents off to the north and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7577 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7575 S #7577 A Sandy Beach~ The white sand holds many sets of footprints and animal trails. Most of the footprints seem to come and go from the south and east direction. To the north many bird shaped prints seem to run back and forth to the edge of the ocean. To the east stands several small buildings made of wood. The sand leads off to the north, south, and east. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7578 D1 A Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7586 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7576 S #7578 A Sandy Beach~ The white sand rises and falls in small dunes scattered all about. Small patches of wild grass grows scantly around. Several trees grow to the north and east of the sand. To the west the ocean spreads far into the distance. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7579 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7577 S #7579 A Sandy Beach~ Large trees enclose this narrow strip of beach from the north around to the east. To the west the ocean washes up the beach and crash onto a group of jagged rocks clustered below the trees. To the south the sandy trail leads off to a wider strip of beach. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7578 S #7580 A Sandy Beach~ The white sand is flat and smooth with a few bird trails leading to the north. White waves roll in onto the sand washing away some of the bird prints. To the east a sandy clearing. The sand extents off to the north and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7574 D1 A Clearing. ~ ~ 0 0 7524 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7581 S #7581 A Sandy Beach~ To the west the ocean rolls in and out on to the beach carrying off the top layer of sand and leaving behind shells of various sizes most of which are just broken pieces. The air is salty and warm as it blows in from the west. The sand continues to the north and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7580 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7582 S #7582 A Sandy Beach~ White sand extends far to the north and south. Small birds dig about the sand looking for their next meal. To the west the ocean washes up to the beach washing away the sand under it. The wind blows in softly across the waves carrying with it the salty smell of the ocean. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7581 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7583 S #7583 A Sandy Beach~ The sand of the beach has been dug out in several areas. In other parts farther away from the waters edge mounds of dirt have been packed and odd animal tracks lead away from the mounds toward the coast disappearing into the water. The current here is gentle and softly caresses the edge of the bank. The sand leads off to the north and south. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7582 D2 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7584 S #7584 A Sandy Beach~ White sand extends far to the north and south. Small birds dig about the sand looking for their next meal. To the west the ocean washes up to the beach washing away the sand under it. The wind blows in softly across the waves carrying with it the salty smell of the ocean. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7583 D2 A Sandy Slope. ~ ~ 0 0 7585 S #7585 A Sandy Haven~ The sandy beach drops off into a gentle slope. The white sand is littered with footprints and various pieces of clothing. To the south the sand comes to a drop off overlooking jagged rocks. West the ocean rolls in onto the sand gently washing away several of the footprints. East is a large cluster of trees. To the north a sandy path out. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7584 E beach sand~ This area of the beach appears to be private because of the ocean to the west, jagged rocks to the south, trees to the east and the only way out a sandy hill north. ~ S #7586 Market Row~ The small road is well traveled with a few shops to each side. Noise echos out from the shops from all the activity around them. To the north stands a large building made of wood and large stones. The road leads east and west. ~ 75 32772 0 0 0 0 D0 A Magic Shop. ~ ~ 0 0 7590 D1 A Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7587 D3 A Sandy Beach. ~ ~ 0 0 7577 S #7587 Market Row~ The ground of the road is packed firm from many travelers. Noise echos out from the shops from all the activity around them. To the south a native fruit stand sits. To the east stands a small shop. To road leads west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 A Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7588 D2 A Fruit Stand. ~ ~ 0 0 7589 D3 A Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7586 S #7588 A Small Shop~ The small shop is clutted with all sorts of items. The tables and shelves are overflowing with books, flasks, bags and other things. A thick layer of dust covers everything. Many of the books are old and in bad shape. A door to the west leads out. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D3 A path ~ ~ 0 0 7587 E room shop floor wall~ It doesn't look like this shop has been cleaned in a very long time. ~ S #7589 A Fruit Stand~ The stand is small and made of wood. A young native man is standing behind the display of fruit he has for sale. A small sign posted above him reads "Fresh Fruit." ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D0 A Path. ~ ~ 0 0 7587 E fruit stand display~ Small baskets line the stand containing different types of fruit. The different fruits all look very tasty and juicy. ~ S #7590 A Magic Shop~ The small building is very clean and brightly lit. To the north a long counter sits with a huge shelf behind it. The shelf has several rows of flasks, vials, and small pouches of magic potions and powders. On the counter displayed are cloth dolls, wooden figures, bones, feathers, different color candles and jars. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D2 A path. ~ ~ 0 0 7586 E jars counter~ The jars contain eyeballs, animal organs, herbs, and what resembles blood. ~ S #7591 Deep in the Forest~ The forest is vibrant with the chirping and singing of several species of birds nestled in the trees. A warm breeze gently blows in. Not very many trees are here, but the ones that are have many wild flowers growing around them. The trail leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7592 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7500 E forest wood tree~ To the west side of the forest the trees are full of song birds singing and chirping, to the east the trees are empty and quite. ~ S #7592 Deep in the Forest~ The forest holds a bone chilling cold. A thick layer of fog clings to everything making the forest gloomy and distorts the trees. A gust of wind blows a patch of dead leaves all around. The trail leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7593 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7591 E tree forest woods fog~ A thick layer of fog seems trapped in this part of the forest. Although the wind is blowing the fog doesn't appear to be moving only the dry leaves and small limbs of the trees seem to feel the wind. ~ S #7593 Deep in the Forest~ The forest is dark and chilling as a stronger wind blows growing strong with every second. The trees here are not very colorful with drab brown leaves. Somewhere deep in the forest a howl begins growing louder as the wind grows stronger. The trail leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7594 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7592 E wolf howl tree forest~ Everything seems frozen in place, nothing is moving or making a sound except for the distant howling. ~ S #7594 Deep in the Forest~ The forest is darker with an eerie chill in the air. The songs of the birds and the buzzing of insects are not here. The forest is quite but not in a peaceful way. This is too dreary a place perhaps for normal woodland creatures. The trail lead east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7595 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7593 E tree forest wood~ The cold and quiteness the forest has taken on is very odd. It is as if nothing living is here. ~ S #7595 Deep in the Forest~ The trees take on a gloomy presence as they stretch their branches high into the sky. Many of the branches are lost in a thick fog overhead. The forest grows darker with a slight chill in the air. The trail leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7596 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7594 E tree forest sky~ An owl sits high in one of the trees. Its large yellow eyes seems to see everything. ~ S #7596 A Forest Trail~ The trees begin to block out the sky as they stretch high overhead. The top of the trees are lost in the distance. The forest is alive with chirping and singing from birds nestled in the trees. The trail leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7597 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7595 E bird tree~ Several different types of bird are scattered about the many trees singing, chirping and some resting. ~ S #7597 The Forest Trail~ The forest is full of rich colors from the various trees and flowers growing here. In the not so far distance the sounds of buzzing insects fill the forest. The trail leads east and west. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D1 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7598 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7596 E tree trail ~ A squirrel quickly scurries up the nearest tree. ~ S #7598 The Forest~ The forest contains many different types of trees all quite beautiful. There are some trees with large pink flowers, trees with small blue blossoms, even the trees with no blossoms are eye catching. A group of trees covered in huge leaves that change in a variety of shades from a golden yellow to a crimson red are the main species here. The trees open into a wide gap large enough for a row of wagons. The ground is clear of rocks but show no sign of wagon wheels. The trail leads west into the forest. ~ 75 32768 0 0 0 0 D3 The Forest. ~ ~ 0 0 7597 E trail road path~ The trail is a hard, dry, firmly, packed dirt that looks easy to haul a large wagon on. Perhaps at one time it had been a main road but now it is void of any type of tracks other than a few animal tracks. ~ S $~