Shadow Garden

"Well! I'm glad to see that you are all right! I'm Kaylyn. Welcome to Shadow Garden."

She gives you a tall cup of water, which you drink slowly, trying to shake off dizziness.

"It's so good to have a visitor! Not many people brave the forest to come here.
It's hard living here by myself. Well, not entirely by myself, there are the creatures.
Many generations have passed since the land has changed.... No one could make the
dangerous trek through what used to be desert. I see your coming as a sign others
will be here soon. Thank goodness, as we have been running out of room!"

You look at her disbelievingly, then at the huge hall. Kaylyn grins,

"This is the main hall. Most of the other areas aren't this big. Right now
there are many creatures living here with me. I have been trying to send some into
the outside world for new experiences. Perhaps you'd like to adopt one or two? Take
them home with you? That would be so wonderful! I'll leave you to choose your path.
There aren't many places you can travel right now, but everything will be open again
soon. Remember, before you apply to adopt any creature, must read the
Shadow Garden Rules. I'll know if you don't!"

Kaylyn gives you one last smile and gestures to some signs, then walks through
one of the doors on the far side of the Hall.