Meridian 59 User's Guide
Main Attractions: Beyond The Town Walls
As you move out beyond the gates of the cities, you may also find yourself forging a path through the deep green forests, strolling along Meridian's beach, or hiking through the dreaded Wastelands. Other popular destination areas include:
- Temples and Shrines -- Several of the Gods have their own gathering places, which are presided over by the priestesses of each sect. Each temple includes a magical school that teaches the Spellcasting Arts -- provided, of course, that you make a nominal donation to the support of the clergy.
- The Underworld -- A shadowy A shadowy underworld, the province of the dead and soon-to-be-reborn. Returning to the life above is as easy as stepping through the azure light of one of the Portals, which returns you (minus your worldly goods) to the inn in the town you choose.
Still, many wise travelers find it well to rest here in this haven, exploring its vast halls and maze-like corridors, before returning to the World Above.
- Castle Victoria -- Far'Nohl's historic retreat is no place for a picnic. This ancient castle is now overrun by restless undead, endlessly pursued by omnivorous trolls -- and at least one tormented ghost.
- The Meridian 59 Cemetery -- Forest Lawn it ain't. You already know that the Underworld is a busy place, but it's a quiet backwater compared to this regional graveyard, which is New Year's Rockin' Eve by comparison. On the other hand, killing the undead can't really do much damage to your karma, so many mortal Meridianites like to spend festive evenings here in zombie hell sharpening their combat skills.
- The Arena -- Another place to work on your swordsmanship....with real human opponents, and none of the moral baggage. For more about the Arena, see Challenge Combat: The Arena.
