The Maps of Myrist

The great Serpent River, which divides the whole of Norrath from north to south, separates the northern plains of Karana from its neighboring southern and eastern regions. Two great bridges offer the only means to pass the river and enter the adjacent plains. The grand wooden bridge of giant design crosses over to the eastern plains while the great white bridge and guard tower of Qeynos guards the passage to the south.

The northern plains are accessible from the western plains by way of the road that begins in Qeynos and runs through Highpass Hold all the way to the human city of Freeport, on the eastern coast of Antonica. A small gypsy camp may be found off the side of the road very shortly after one enters the northern section.

Creatures of all sorts inhabit this wide, flat wilderness, although the most prevalent by far are the Antonican griffons, which have been categorized into several different species by the Qeynos rangers who first explored and charted this area. Swifter than any adventurer's natural speed and bearing superior physical traits and senses, the different species of griffons provide both a great danger and a bountiful resource to any adventurer of moderate power backed up by trusted companions.