Refugee Camp

The original camp many of the first arrivals to the World of Wonders were introduced to. This is where the story began for the world’s new slowly arriving population. It was once settled into the rough and freezing terrain of the mountain. A strange archway rested nearby where many of the new faces came from. Without memory or reason to explain how they did arrive, many simply explained the arrival of a new person to the camp as “appearances.” The uncertainty extended onward on what exactly to call themselves, as many spoke of places another had never heard of or maybe even dreamed of. As time went on and more continued to appear, they began to refer to themselves and others as “refugees.”

History
As the number of appearing refugees increased, the need for them to organize became more urgent. People were sent hunting, foraging, and scouting for information and more importantly - supplies. The rough patch of stone and snow quickly became a camp for the growing group to survive in. Pelts and furs were distributed or placed up as tents, wood and stones were gathered for trustworthy fire pits, and everything was shared. This sharing included food, stories, and responsibilities - making this group develop strong bonds despite their numerous differences. They survived quite the number of hardships and were even able to discover a few secrets of the world they had all been thrown into. Things were going well and the group’s efforts of scouting eventually resulted in discovering a way out of the frozen mountains and forests. This need for travel was only accelerated after a collection of strange encounters, including the wrath of a being that went by the name: Herald.

Landmarks
When visiting the old refugee camp, it is clear why they ended up leaving in such a hurry. Tents that had not been taken down remain pierced and torn by large spikes of ice. The ruined tents that remain have an easy view of the nearby forest the camp once hunted various game from. One of the easiest ways to enter this settlement is under a stone archway that most appeared under through some unsolved means. The archway does not have any markings or hints on its significance, though a refugee did choose to carve a rough map onto it in hopes it would lead future arrivals to their new home.