Lost Bay
"Arriving at the pier in 'Lost Bay,' visitors may be more than a little perturbed to find it quite devoid of life, and perhaps colder and perhaps 'bleaker' than expected. While the lack of facilities may put some off, the ruined boathouse and, further up the path, the statue commemorating the Battle of Red Tides are quite... picturesque... and evoke a& rustic, rural charm.
"Twin paths wind into the hills (one beautifully crafted stairway, and one... 'overgrown track'... I must find a positive spin to put on that later) past a local teleport, and eventually through the arched rocky canopy leading to the Northern Foothills.
"As a side note, travellers are advised to give our local wildlife a wide berth. The great Ice Trolls inhabiting this particular area are prone to excessive mindless violence at the slightest provocation. Please note that the NWRTB is not responsible for loss of personal possessions, maiming or fatal injuries."
"As the intrepid explorer enters the Northern Foothills and crosses the bridge over the frozen river Ede, he is offered the first hints of the great historical significance of this area. Snow-topped arches and broken columns claw high into the sky, evoking a timeless peace and tranquillity broken only by the sound of armoured Minions patrolling their routes searching for new victims. Travellers wishing to engage in a little rigorous exercise may wish to flee up the ruined stairwell into the Necropolis, or run off the main path and jog lightly past the undead Ice Hordes (they're slower moving), through the stony arch and into Archon's Shrine region."
"Passing the local teleport, travellers will witness the full spectacle of our glorious local ruins reflected in the area's characteristic frozen pools before the path turns to reveal the spectacular silhouette of the Archon's Shrine itself.
"The Shrine is a must-see for any visitor to our shores. This majestic dome-like construction dates back to the original Archon's reign. The dome features several intriguing carvings on the interior and provides unparalleled views of both the Snowspire village entrance and the great royal pass down to the Archon's Folly doors. This doorway is, unfortunately, sealed quite tightly and, despite the efforts of our greatest Will users, looks like it may remain so for some time. Visitors are free to take pictures of the portal, or to buy a so-called 'postcard' from one a vendor in this area once we have found traders to replace the casualties from the most recent Minion incursions. Hmmm& must check how the Board is doing with that, actually.
