Desert of Thorn                                        -      -      - 
(-------------------------------------------------)     W <---(M)---> E
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This part of the desert is very quiet.  The mountains off to the west
give off a very ominous look, and the canyon to the east give off a feeling
of terror and danger.  South is more sand.  
A goshawk is circling above, looking for a mongoose to eat.
A proud Runic stallion stands here.