To the east of Ralnoth a thin forest covers the landscape. This forest is home to many game animals, and provides a cheerful, relaxing place to walk out and away from town. The main trading road leads through it, and the forest itself is home to a few hermits and druids.
The Arbor Cliffs are the most obvious landmark of this area of the world. The strange rock face stands a thousand feet tall, rising abruptly out of the middle of the forest. The northern side is a sheer cliff, but the rock face is shattered and broken, allowing it to be easily climbed. The southern side is a gentle climb, which can easily be walked up in a few short hours. From the top of the cliffs, one can see the ocean and fishing village to the north, Ralnoth and the surrounding forest to the west, and the dark forest, foothills, and Ash mountains to the east.
A small stream runs along the eastern edge, flowing northward from the Wyvren forest. It pours into an extensive cave system at the edge of the dark forest, which has been a popular exploration spot for higher level characters.
The far eastern and north-eastern edges of the forest are posted with signs and should be avoided. If you stumble too far east, you may find yourself in the dark, thick woods from which few return. Every year the light forest seems to shrink, and some brave soul must fetch the warning signs and move them a little farther west.
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