Post by Maxi Wesker on Mar 25, 2017 19:07:22 GMT
[ BGM: The Neverending Nightmare of Bowser Empire ]
(Formerly Mushroom Kingdom)
You have entered the Outlands, the outskirts of the Empire. Out here, the only certainty is the danger of feral monsters and the frequent patrol of soldiers. As far as the eye can see lies a rough, dusty grey landscape, broken up by the odd hill, sparse dead trees, and occasional patches of brown grass still clinging to life, while the dark clouds continue to blot out the sun. Koopas of all variants can be found patrolling anywhere in this area, with orders to capture or kill anyone they find. Though weathered and beaten, paths do exist in the Outlands, and following one long enough will lead you between the beach, Koopaling Wonderland, Neo Bowser City, and the Empire Prison with the cooled lava fields surrounding it.
While the beach is left abandoned, the city, prison, and Wonderland are all blockaded by a heavily fortified metal gate. The areas around these gates are patrolled much more frequently, with guard strength dependent on the location. Only the Neo Bowser City gate is patrolled by airships, however airships will mobilize and pursue anyone who attacks a gate, as well as when a guard patrol calls in for reinforcements.
Some rivers flow through sections of the Outlands, although many of them have dried up, leaving crumbling bridges struggling to stand over dried riverbed. The bridges that remain functional aren't faring much better, but the rivers are rarely deeper than four feet. You may want to reconsider crossing, however, if you come across murky black water, as this water is poisonous and acidic to the touch, burning anything that tries to enter it. Down on the beach, the sands have turned a rusty red, although thankfully the ocean water is still mostly clear.
