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Somehow you must cross the Dragon's Spine mountains. Your map shows three possibilities.

To the northeast lies the city of Elohin, the elvish stronghold. The elder race looks down on the upstart humans, and the old tales mention that they have enslaved some of those that cross their path. They may let you continue your quest or they may put shackles on you.

To the east, the passes go straight through the mountains, but what few tales you hear from the small number who make it through intact tell of unspeakable horrors and weird monsters.

To the southeast is the Mire Flats, a large plateau of mires, bogs, and wild fens. You wonder at the sanity of those who've returned from there, for their stories are unbelievable.