The Edge of the Forest                                 NW     -      - 
(-------------------------------------------------)     - <---(M)---> -
                                                        -      S     SE

From here, the depth of the forest can seen all around.  To the north,
dense shrubbery fills the gaps between giant, looming trees.  Contrasting
that to the south, paths lead to a hard dirt road, packed down from years of
wear.  The soothing sound of waves licking the shoreline echoes from
somewhere nearby, though perhaps it is only the rustle of the leaves on the
trees.  
A tiny bug bites mercilessly on anyone who approaches.