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= Llaneybyder: The Ghost Town = Laneybyder is a small town region with a forest bordering it. The origins of the town's namesake are unknown; however, some speculate that it was a joint creation between the forest dwellers and the townsfolk. The wind whistles through the abandoned structures and the wooden floorboards creak when you enter. When something, like a soccer ball or a kite, enters Llaneybyder, nobody goes to retrieve it. Why? Well, that’s because once something enters Llaneybyder, it will be gone forever, lost to a place of frozen time.

Central Town:
A destitute land with few citizens. The town buildings are all worn down and rusty. The population is sparse and mainly filled with people who are too old or cannot afford to leave.

The Forest:
The forest of Llaneybyder is mostly untouched, left to the wilderness and its inhabitants. It is rumored that a satyr clan lives deep within the forest, yet no one has ventured in deep enough to find out. Llaneybyder forest is full of poisonous plants and ferocious beasts, so most common folks avoid it.

Woven Path:
There is a part of Llaneybyder where the central town and forest intersect, showing how once upon a time, forest dwellers and city folk used to get along and learn about each other's culture. However, that is an ancient tradition, as this custom slowly withered away after Curtis’ death. Various structural remnants and artifacts remain, however, as a reminder of what once was.

The City Hall:
A formerly magnificent establishment that housed town meetings. Without proper care, the wooden structure has gradually deteriorated. A common place where people have claimed to have seen Curtis the ghost.

Curtis’ Old House:
Along the Woven Path stands Curtis’ former residence, a small cottage. The once charming house is now old, rusty, and covered with vines. The windows have been boarded up and the stairs leading up to the main door are broken. Legend has it that those who enter the house will be trapped there forever. Rumor is, the only way to restore the house to its former glory is to revitalize the town.

History:
Llaneybyder town used to be a thriving place, but now it is run down and deserted. After the death of the most beloved councilman, Curtis, the flourishing city declined and many people departed. Nowadays, Laneybyder is still a town that everyone knows, but no one dares enter. There is no primary government body in Llaneybyder; rather, everyone coexists and fends for themself.

Curtis’ Death:
Curtis used to be the wealthiest man in the town and was very liked among the general populace. As a member of the city council, he was focused on making sure that the forest and city people got along. However, one day he was tragically betrayed and killed by one of his assistants. It is speculated that Curtis’ death was orchestrated by one of the other rich members of the city council, but no official conclusion was reached. When people noticed the police’s lack of action on Curtis’ case, riots broke out, and the city of Llaneybyder delved into chaos. Curtis’ death and subsequent anarchy quickly led to the deterioration of the city’s quality of life. The forest folk blamed the townsfolk for Curtis’ death, and slowly retreated deeper and deeper into the forest. Open forest roads, which once welcomed the townsfolk of Llaneybyder, slowly became overrun by vines and other vegetation.

The Legend of the Ghost:
The town has a legend about Curtis as a ghost, but the true story of Curtis’ death has been distorted over time. Most citizens remember Curtis as a benevolent leader, but some believe that he now haunts Llaneybyder seeking revenge for his unjust death. No one knows how he died for sure, but rumors circulate that it was a death of great suffering and drawn-out agony. For this reason, people are stanchly afraid of Curtis’ ghost, as they believe that he is driven mad with anger and pain. The legend of Curtis’ ghost deters most visitors from setting foot into Llaneybyder. Nowadays, the ghost of Curtis wanders around the town, still overseeing the forest and city he once took care of. Sometimes, you can still hear him playing the keyboard or guitar at night, humming a lonely tune.

Transportation:
There are paved roads and streets in Llaneybyder, but very few people own cars. Most people have to walk to their destination, while very few lucky ones use bikes.

Culture:
The forest and city folk used to come together on the Woven Path to share food, music, and trade commodities. However, this tradition no longer exists, as Curtis’ death severed the ties between the forest and city dwellers.

Chad Davis:
A poor boy from the central town who has been forced to live there all his life.

Dyferis Kokezos
A satyr who was born into the Satyr Clan of the Llaneybyder Forest.