| > A forest village. Most of the folks from here work in other areas of Crossroads, but they keep a tradition of hunting local deer.
A quiet community tucked away in the hills of [Mt. Mei](https://wiki.summerleaguesoct.com/books/locations/page/mt-mei "Mt. Mei"). Tortoise village is lush with vegetation year-round, enjoying a temperate environment. In the spring, the village is a kaleidoscope of floral colors grown by local families. The mountainous location boasts breathtaking views of Crossroads, and holds plenty of hot springs for visitors to relax in. Tenki often finds himself spending days on end lounging in local springs here--giving the village good weather in return, of course.
### History
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Many of Crossroads' iconic Crossguards spent their childhoods growing up here, getting lost in the deep forests and playing in one of the many cool streams. It's a very close-knit community that enjoys a quiet life--that is, until a tournament is run. Many inhabitants of the village travel to watch the fighting, and outcomes are often the talk of the town.
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| #### **Tortoise Village**
**Quaint Locale**
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| | **Main inhabitants**
Long-term residents of Crossroads (including Crossguards), including small families and local farmers, Tenki likes to relax here.
| | **Soundscape**
[Quiet, birdcalls, rustling leaves, children playing](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzsbIdzvImY)
| | **Biome**
Forests, alpine tundra, pasture
| | **Aesthetic**
\[Quiet/Verdant/Alpine\]
| | **Notable Features**
Panoramic views, hot springs, and sweet locals!
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