[ti]location[/ti] Secrets of Birchwild (Full List)

SECRETS OF BIRCHWILD GROVE

[tangent=]SNACK STALL[/tangent]
Just within zipline distance from Round 2, the Snack Stall has everything you could want, meal-related. The food is fresh, and the drinks are made to order. The stall is manned 24/7, with the swap between daytime and nighttime shopkeepers being instantaneous. But, rumor is if you catch them just right, you can get a free steak!

[tangent=]STEAMING SPRINGS[/tangent]
Springs exist hidden among the Birchwild's autumnal foliage, steam rising from water that bubbles with welcoming warmth. It's not rare to see wild Pokémon relaxing in the soothing waters of these hot springs, which are rumoured to have a rejuvenating effect on those who dive in.

[tangent=]MYCELIUM HEIGHTS[/tangent]
Massive fungi and crashing waterfalls- the atmosphere of the Heights is something quietly profound. One can scale the dizzying pileus via the staircase-like platforms of smaller mushrooms, eventually rewarding a view over the whole of the red-autumn forest. At night, the spores glow and glitter, like fireflies.

[tangent=]AUTUMN ALTAR[/tangent]
A place for UNOVR weddings. An immense sense of peace permeates this living aspen grove, where players will find that only truth can leave their lips. Finding the altar within is a sign of the grove's approval - ill-suited couples will find themselves wandering the trees until they make peace with each other, or themselves.

[tangent=]QUESTING LANE[/tangent]
A welcoming, sunlit lane filled with clear signage and friendly NPCs. Too friendly... Speaking to, walking near, or even looking at one of these folk will net your character a dozen new quest prompts! Best move quickly and keep your eyes shut if you want to get through without a slew of new fetch quests and escort missions.

[tangent=]WHIMSICAL WOODS[/tangent]
The fairies of this forest play pranks on travelers by arranging its trails in nonsensical ways. Even heading back the way you came is not guaranteed to return you to where you came from. Signposts that once led the way out may instead point in circles, depending on the whims of the fae!

[tangent=]OVERGROWN ALTAR[/tangent]
Before you stands a large abandoned structure, long since reclaimed by nature. Tree roots wrap around the pillars, the red leaves looking like dried bloodstains from unknown giants. The sight is nothing short of breathtaking and yet, were you to stand still and listen, you would hear the quiet buzzing, warning you to stay away.

[tangent=]TAINTED BARNYARD[/tangent]
A picturesque farm sits on the outskirts of the grove, long since abandoned. Crops are grown, clothes hung to dry, fences repaired, all without a single soul. A peaceful place during the day, but every night the danger becomes known. Corruption flocks to this place like a moth to a flame, demanding blood.

[tangent=]HARVEST COURT[/tangent]
Deep within the grove lies a fairy ring that will transport you to a fabled court, where Pokémon are said to host banquets and performances for a powerful Sawsbuck known as the Harvest King. Make merry, but be wary of what lurks beyond the glade.

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{Art Credits}
BIRCHWILD GROVE
Snack Stall art by Manoj Ravish
Steaming Springs art by Manino
Mycelium Heights art by Christian Dimitrov
Autumn Altar art by F om
Questing Lane art by Yuriy Chemezov (Previous image was AI Art)
Whimsical Woods art by Alayna Darner
Overgrown Altar art by Yare Yue
Tainted Barnyard art by Daniel Allen
Harvest Court art by lownine