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A sturdy stone bridge spans TheLong River’s rushing waters. This bridge marks the border between the Elven realm (and the wild territories under its jurisdiction) and that of the Humans. Curiously, no guards control access to it. While it's likely the Elves are artfully concealed in the foliage of nearby trees, the absence of the Humans is intriguing, to say the least. You continue on your way to the number you have Memorized.
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An anecdote to pass the time:
Maps of the Central Empire indicate that it spans the entire continent. In reality, many distant kingdoms consider themselves independent. Some are not even sure of the Empire's actual existence, viewing it as a myth.