Hidden Vale

is a Continent within New Britannia, located to the northeast of the Novia Continent.
 * A Cross-Continent Galleon is located at Kingsport.

Trivia

 * Early alpha testing has been conducted in the Hidden Vale
 * It was initially assumed that the Hidden Vale would be the beginning location in Forsaken Virtues
 * The Hidden Vale is composed of 227 Hexes
 * Several of the labels were not present in Release 5, but were revealed during the following Pen of the Avatar

Older, unreferenced information
The Hidden Vale (also known simply as the Vale) is an island located northeast of Novia, the first continent released in New Britannia. The Hidden Vale is where players started on during the Release 1 through Release 6 Pre-Alpha testing.

The Hidden Vale island stands apart from the rest of Novia. Many people have migrated to the Vale to escape the Oracle's dominion. The affirmation chambers, which are common in Brittany, are largely absent here, save a ruined one. Although the people of the Vale proudly believe themselves to be free of the Oracle's influence, the truth of their claims cannot be known.

Recently, trade with the mainland has stopped, although the reason is unknown. The town of Kingsport has fallen upon hard times. The lack of trade has emptied its coffers, crime has increased, and some of its citizens have left for safer towns.

Owl's Head is the major community of the Vale now. It has no titular ruler, although the captain of the local guard, Lord Delbart Enmar would be the person most turn to in times of crisis.

Outside of the towns and cities, wolves prowl the farmlands. To the south, the walking dead have arisen from a hidden fortress. Even a dragon has been seen in the hills.

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