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You arrive at the edge of the Enchanted Forest, within which lies your home kingdom. The forest is still present; the term “edge” is used only to describe the thinning of the trees as you approach the Human kingdom of Faraway. In a few steps, you will come across the river that Humans call The Long River and that your people call the Eastern Frontier. The path you follow gradually widens, and you will soon reach a bridge. Beyond it, a stone-paved road will lead you to Densegreen. This Human city was the main trading hub between your peoples before the recent breakdown in trade.
The reasons for this trade disruption are unknown to you, but you have heard many rumors. Some believe that the presence of a dragon in Faraway prompted this policy because the less visible the Elves were, the less likely the dragon would be to consider coming to your lands. Others insist that the Humans are responsible for some outrageous demands they supposedly made. The wildest rumors, meanwhile, speak of growing insecurity within the Forest itself.
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In any case, few Elves still travel this route. In fact, you haven't encountered any of your kind for several hours.
The bridge finally comes into view. A strange noise makes you prick up your ears: a rumor of mysterious activity downstream to the south.
Will you cross the bridge at 34 (Memorize 76) or head towards these strange noises at 189?