The Edge of the Forest                                 -      N      - 
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This is the edge of a vast green forest.  No matter what time of year it
is, the leaves never fall and the colors never fade.  Some magical force
sustains the plants and trees, although its nature is questioned by some. 
Some have come back from journeys into the forest wiser and stronger. 
Others have wandered for days and found themselves back where they started,
with nothing to show for it but scratches and cuts.  
A small, furry squirrel stands on its back legs and chatters at you.