Norforva Opens!
Before
Spider Queen Arachna's Attack, the easternmost territory known to us (dubbed '
Norforva') had been an unexplored area filled with mystery and intrigue. In the aftermath of her death, adventurers have gained a passageway to
investigate the area and reveal to us the secrets of this territory. What they had found was ruin and a corrupted wasteland by blood magic. This was a place where the
ghosts of the past and
beasts influenced by this lingering evil have been terrorizing and what lies on the outskirts of Norforva has been largely unknown to us today. Still, many successes have been made and, with enough diligence, those brave wanderers who search the frontier will one day show us a path to yet a new land.
Traveler's Guide: Stokbon
If you're ever visiting
Stokbon, there are plenty of places for you to visit! Whether it's their world-famous
Sweets Emporium with fifty different types of candy (from caramelized flowers to sugar nuggets) or their architectural wonder of a
Bell Tower, having fun on Stokbon isn't that hard! While we're speaking of locations, make sure to visit our proud sponsor:
The Red Mushroom, an alchemy shop of the highest degree! Today we'll be talking about safety in Stokbon. While Stokbon is one of the largest cities (if not
the largest in Falderen), there are many dangers that lurk within its streets. The
Stokbon Sewers are dangerously littered with monsters and tourists and residents alike are advised not to go near the sewer holes for extended periods of time. Monsters may be found in
abandoned buildings and there are many lurking the alleys of Stokbon. Officials have made a list of precautions to stay safe in Stokbon:
1. Never stay out after dark.
2. Do not investigate any strange noises.
3. Do not follow anyone acting suspicious (especially if it's someone you know).
4. Sometimes you may here calls for help. Ignore calls for help from the Bell Tower. If you do happen to acknowledge it, remove yourself from the premises
immediately. Do not look back and do not re-enter the Bell Tower for 24 hours.
5. Report to police if you find a corpse in the alleyways. There will be custodians stationed around high risk areas specifically for this purpose.
6. The manager of the Crimson Barkeep (a tavern on 24th East Street) reminds everyone that the shutters at the bar are meant to keep things in, not out. Do not attempt to break in the tavern and, if you find yourself trapped in during after-hours, do not move or make any sort of noise. Find a hiding space quickly and do not fall asleep until the business reopens again.
7. Do not take your kids to the playground. The playground is not for kids.
8. A clothed woman may sometimes approach you at night past curfew. She will ask you if you want a gift. Do not accept the gift. She will follow you. Do not stop and keep moving forward. Do not accept the gift. Try to find shelter. There are public danger sanctuaries located on 10th Oakheart Avenue for those who find themselves stuck outside during curfew hours.
9. Police will not enforce curfew laws. If you stay after-dark, all risks and possible mutilation or death is at your own fault.
10. There is a shop on 3rd Westfield Street. It is recognizable by its shaded curtains and the 'CLOSED' sign that is always hanging from the door. It is normal. Do not attempt to break-in. If you don't harm it, it won't harm you. If it does, however, seem to move locations or if you see it repeatedly, remember that it is only one store. Report to police about your findings immediately and seek refuge. Do not show fear. It is hunting you.
