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Beyond the cliffs, the ground loosened, transforming into deep pits of shifting sand and unstable gravel. Any who tried to cross would find themselves sinking, their footing unreliable. The loose terrain would disorient travelers, making it difficult to navigate without being swallowed by the land itself.

From the fractured ground, dense vegetation took root. Towering, thorn-covered vines wove together in a near-impenetrable mass, their barbs laced with numbing toxins. Great, ancient roots emerged from beneath the surface, twisting together to form living walls. These barriers would act as both a physical and natural ward against trespassers.