Mysti Valley was formed very recently
by an enormous shift in sub-plate. Translation: an underground earthquake
shifted the earth and formed a rock wall around an area of land. Thus
Mysti Valley was born.
Pterran Pass permits entry to the valley
and not too far into the organic bowl is Fiona's Floral Shop. It is run
by a small pink woman with violet stripes--she is Innihccuz. She harvests
some of the most rare and exotic plants in Underworld. She knows how to
handle all of the unclassified flora in the Valley, which is quite the
feat, considering most of the new life was spawned after the Valley's
formation--the heat and collective rainfall created almost a stew for
the plant life in the area. Her prices are fair.
Across the path from Fiona's is the Lazy
Turtle. It is a scandalous little inn and pub that resided in the area
before the sub-platal-shifting. The pub's patrons only enjoy the place
more now that some privacy has been added. Mike O'Mally, the Innkeeper,
serves to smugglers, pirates, thieves and Yttridsa-runners. It is surprising
that Fiona's Shop still stands after all the brawls that occur just across
the path. Come in for a pint.
There is a path through the brush leading
to the mud flats. Jungle-like forests make up all of the Valley, so save
the entrance, you will need sufficent bug repellant. The mud flats are
a danger to some of the animal life, so one of Andrew's Cabins is off
to the side near a warning sign: Beware! Mud Flats! As experienced Meadow-Keeper,
Andrew is quite capable of handling the fauna and keeping them out of
the sticky bog.
It also presents an interesting situation
in which to observe the strange beasts of the Valley. The animals here
are quite unlike those anywhere in Underworld. Perfect
for Zoology.
Continuing down the trail is the vacation
home of the Queen of Cups. Queen Catharine claimed this land after the
Vally's formation, because at the time, she was being hasseled by palace
demands. There are gardens behind her manor that display the local plant
life without the trees blocking your view.
Further into the jungle is a small clearing.
Seven chickering trees make a circle around the area. There are squirrel-like
people here who hassel visitors from the trees. They look like they want
something, and seem to demand a small object in their chittering language,
making motions for the observer to throw it up to them. As of yet, they
have not allowed anyone near them, as any object that is thrown to them
is only returned at a more volitile speed, and usually with aim enough
to knock the observer out.
There is a small stone castle with the
name plaque reading "Fogg Turrets". This was another building
in the area before the Valley formed. It has been abandoned for centuries
and is very secluded. It did not fair well through the sub-platal-shifting,
but the cracks and gaps in the walls are barely noticable...From a great
distance.
The rest of the Valley is unexplored however,
and updates as to what can be found there will be posted here.
Major areas:
Pterran Pass
Fiona's
Floral Shop
The Lazy Turtle
Beaten Path
Mud Flats
Andrew's Cabin
Cups Manor
Chickering Clearing
Fogg Turrets
Unexplored Territory
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