Author: K.Lord
Date Written: 02/03/07
Date Released: 01/10/22
Book location: Chiso Preniv
Designation: Human Age
Highgarden is a small area of Fahets that was discovered during an exploration trip across the Fahets mainland. Upon discovering the area Keith brought the other members of the Third Path council to visit the area. The council members spent more and more time relaxing in the area so it was turned into a garden for them. The area once had an abundance of flora and fauna which was greatly decimated by the destabilization event. Over the years the wildlife has slowly returned but not to the extent that it once was.
When the Third Path dissolved following the Bahro civil war the area went unused for a number of years until Keith decided to open it to the public. In January 2022 he and members of the Guild of Restorers started preparing the area for release. After several months of work the area was opened to the public in a short ceremony in Chiso Preniv on the 1st of October 2022.
"Welcome everyone, it's been a long time since I last released a Linking Book to the community.
About 12 years I believe, 12 long years.
Not that I've been idle in that time mind you, I have Written several Ages over the years and have been restoring several more that my team an I have discovered in the cavern.
But Fahets is special to me, it is the first Age I ever Wrote which is why I named it "First" in D'ni. Now it's the first explorer Written Age to come through a more official channel of release than what we used in the past.
I hope you enjoy this area of Fahets. Highgarden was a small garden area that the Third Path council used for relaxation. The Third Path has disbanded over the years for a myriad of reasons, so I thought it was time to open the area to you guys to enjoy.
I should warn you however, that Highgarden is a remote area of Fahets and the nights there are dark and some may find it darker than others depending on what you're used to.
So, with all that said. I'd like to present Fahets: Highgarden. Thank you Patrick for helping to get this area ready for release and thank you everyone for your support."- Keith Lord at the release of Highgarden
Appearance
Highgarden is situated at the summit of a smaller island off the coast of the Fahets mainland. It is a small tiered valley with dark grey rock that is pockmarked in places. Long grass grows around bright glowing blue flowers and strange spherical plants. Large trees shelter the area and the Norapods that can be found growing. The area has two ponds and structures reminiscent in style of Eder Kemo. The smaller pond is flanked by seven statues of D'ni craftsmanship which was gifted to the Third Path council by the D'ni artisan Tommen.
A small room sits within the rock face at the bottom of a long stairwell which once served as the Book room. This room has since been repurposed as a small office. A larger Book Room was recently constructed next to the larger pond.
The area once had a large butterfly population but this population has significantly decreased due to the spread of Crimson Blight.
Notable Wildlife
Spikius Regium - A bright yellow almost luminescent butterfly. They are a migratory species that were once abundant in Highgarden. Their migration route takes them past the Crimson Vale. As a result the species have contracted the Crimson Blight which has greatly reduced their numbers. Healthy specimens have been captured and segregated in the hopes of rebuilding the population once the blight has been contained.
Civitas Dysonis - Highgarden is littered with these strange small spherical plants. Nestled in a bed of large leaves these plants grow surrounded by a webbed shell. On the inside of these webs are lots of little spikes. When it is time for the Dysonis to spread the inner sphere will inflate and push against the little spikes causing the sphere to burst and release seeds into the air.
Norapod - A curious pod like plant from which it derives its name. These plants are actually fruit like in nature, with a firm outer skin which can withstand the constant rain, yet allow the water in to help itself grow. And a soft juicy center filled with seeds. The inner core greatly resembles a tomato in nature, however Norapods are a sweet tasting fruit with a slight bitter aftertaste.
Small at “birth” they resemble small bluish balls on the ground until the start growing, causing the skins hue and texture to change. It is currently speculated that when the fruits get over ripe they burst spreading the seeds within.
Documents
Highgarden Book of Commentary Desk, Highgarden Office.
Ter'ni Project Document Desk, Highgarden Office.
Tailen Society Report Desk, Highgarden Office.