| > Farmsteads that feed all of Crossroads work the land here. They frequently raise cows, horses, chickens, goats, sheep, pigs, and alpaca! *-- Unknown* Well... it's farmland! All of Crossroads' food is grown and raised here, then shipped all over. The locals are sweet, and despite their isolated location, even they keep up-to-date with the Tournaments! ### History --- If you want to see some cows, sheep, chickens, and... whatever that animal is over there, Tiger's Fields is your place to visit. Chat with some salt-of-the-Earth locals, eat the best blueberry pie you've ever had, and buy a hand-knit sweater! This far out into the country, it's easy to hide out. Looking for a new identity? Need to reinvent your life? This here's the place for you! Farmers are always looking to take on new stablehands and milkmaids. |
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| > A strange meadow that either gifts or takes away time from those that travel through it. It may take someone a few minutes to traverse it, or an entire day. Frequently avoided by merchants. *-- Unknown* The strange meadow is a mystical and enigmatic place, existing in a state of complete ambiguity. As travelers pass through its grassy expanse, they become subject to its whims, which may either gift or take away time. It is a place where the passage of time is profoundly altered--almost as if the meadow has a mind of its own, toying with those that pass over it. If you're in a rush, avoid this place at all costs. ### History --- Anyone who has lived in Crossroads for more than a few years knows that Shifting meadow is not a place you want to pass through while traveling. It may be a fun (at first) tourist attraction, but quickly transforms into a nuisance once you're stuck in it for hours at a time. It's said even the God Eater herself avoids this meadow, unable to tame its whims. For the few who *do* dare to venture into the meadow, the experience is both captivating and unnerving. If you're lucky, the expanse passes in a blur beside you in just a few steps. But for the unlucky (and often, those on a time crunch), each step drags through space at a snail's pace and ends up with a search party waiting at the other end. For the *extremely* unlucky, the Meadow may choose to swallow you whole, trapping you in an eternity of unending wandering. |
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| > Be careful of this river; its currents can be rough, and it is difficult to rescue those that fall in. *-- Unknown* Don't be deceived, the waters in this river are faster and deeper than you'd expect. Placid water and gentle rapids overlie a fierce undercurrent that pulls those who fall deep into an underground cave system. Rescue attempts are typically too dangerous to attempt... swim at your own risk. ### History --- Beautiful and dangerous, Zo River is a scenic location visited by few. Lush flora and a thriving ecological location belie a savage river current. The crystal clear water seems to show a shallow river-- yet is truly an endlessly deep trench. The underworld of Crossroads, a twisting and turning series of underwater caves, is not a place you want to be stuck in if you don't have gills. |
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