Clearwater Gorge

[ Meanwhile, in the desert, the capital of the desert kingdom, Clearwater Gorge, is bustling with excitement. People have shown up--the summoning their leader, their "sheriff", did was successful. Maybe, just maybe, they'll be saved. Either way, the bustling little town looks straight out of a wild west movie, complete with a saloon, a graveyard outside town and all the amenities one could need in the badlands. The eponymous gorge is within walking distance, and a beautiful, clear river cuts its path through it, gentle and serene--the main source of water for the town. But uh. Welcome to Clearwater Gorge, there's a gold mine in the plateau nearby and the town seems to be running together quite peacefully despite the setting. ]

The Forest Village

[ Now that the group is free, they can explore the forest village to gather info and supplies before heading out. Eric is going to be training in smithing with some local digimon.

The entire village is nestled beneath the trees, hidden in its boughs. A giant tree-turned-castle is in the center, with the smithing near the eastern river. An open-air market exists beneath the tree, around its base, where things both familiar and foreign are sold and traded. Clothes are scarce, although there's an Archnemon who works as a seamstress if they can find her.

Most shops are in the literal tree houses, though, especially the more specialized ones. There's cafes and an inn and the library that NeoDevimon works at. If it exists in a town, it's here somewhere, you just have to find it. Everyone largely seems to be chill, but there's definitely the sense that things are tense beneath the surface. ]

The Grand Entrance

[ When you awaken, it's in a bed. But it's not your bed. Someone is hustling and bustling nearby--multiple someones. They seem to be working hard on something. When you awaken, it's in a very clean room, but you're inside. When you finally open your eyes, you're safe in a nice bedroom with five identical girls running around and keeping the place nice and cozy. Yes, that's right, five identical girls running around. For those familiar with it, they could be cosplayers. But they're not. Also, unlike their original design, they have obvious ball joints to make them more puppet-like. What do you guys do? ]