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Vegetable Valley

Known for its mild climate and relative peace, Vegetable Valley consists mostly of lush, forested areas and clean rivers. Naturally, there are several small settlements scattered across the valley, particularly ones in more open areas and on the banks of its river.

Farming and fishing are both common in Vegetable Valley, and many of its residents live their entire lives providing for their communities. There is a downside to this peace, however - When more severe weather strikes, few residents of the valley are equipped to deal with it. The most common instance of this is after a storm; many tales of famine in the valley are due to a strong storm hitting and flooding the river.

Due to its thick forests, Vegetable Valley also has its share of those who live in solitude, surviving by foraging and living off what the land provides. In these areas, competition for food can get fierce, and those who reside in the forests are often thought of as more aggressive due to their need to protect what they have.

There are also plenty of folktales about beasts that reside in the forest...Quite a few of them true. Children are often taught not to go into the woods, and many of the older residents of the valley’s towns have scars from when they were younger and decided to ignore the warnings.

Ice Cream Island

The area’s name is misleading - There are several small islands as opposed to one island, and each has a somewhat different climate. The ocean around these islands is pristine and unpolluted, and as such the islands attract many visitors. Permanent residents on the islands are few and far between compared to Vegetable Valley, but there is at least one village on each island.

Most of the food found on the islands is obtained through gathering. Notably, everything seems to taste sweeter on the islands due to an abundance of fruit. Fishing is also common.

However, there is a more deserted island in the small island chain. Those brave enough make their homes in the desert, where they have learned to hunt to survive. Most of the inhabitants of this island are nomadic, moving with whatever their food source might be, though the area isn’t nearly as hostile as Vegetable Valley’s forests.

It’s often thought that this island contains immense amounts of hidden treasure, and those passing through the area can count on the residents to have unique items to trade due to their lifestyle.

Butter Building

A massive, abandoned spire in the middle of a warm plain, Butter Building, surprisingly, still has quite a few inhabitants. Thought to have been another king’s castle long ago, but nobody knows its whole history. Those willing to venture in could find any number of treasures and strange artifacts detailing the place’s history, however. Much of Butter Building’s past is buried beneath crumbling stone, awaiting discovery.

That said, those living in the ruins live in close-knit groups, often consisting of large families. A great deal of athletic skill is required to traverse the building itself and scavenge for its resources, and as such, many of its residents are physically fit and live long lives because of this.

One of Butter Building’s main draws is the view it provides of the surrounding area. If anyone makes the climb to the top, it’s usually to look at the vast plains and meadows below...Unless the one climbing can fly. It’s a common challenge in the area to fly to the top and dive down from there. Understandably, injuries from this behavior are extremely common.

Grape Garden

Considered a safe haven, Grape Garden is one of Dream Land’s most populous areas. Its residents are often uniquely colored - For example, green Waddle Dees are more common here - and its resources are abundant. Those who regularly visit often do so on airships, as the garden is located at a high altitude and much of it hangs from the clouds.

Marked by high, sparkling castles, Grape Garden is a mostly residential area. Its climate is blissfully warm, though it is no stranger to severe weather. Because of this, its structures are built sturdy, and its residents are taught from a young age how to navigate the garden in case of an emergency.

Because of how its structures are built, Grape Garden is founded on social interaction and communal living. Few people in the garden live alone, and families often stay close together even after children grow up and head out on their own. Some might call their lifestyles lazy due to how relaxed the garden is, but those living there feel like they are blessed with how peaceful life is.

Yogurt Yard

Full of mountains and crystalline waterfalls, Yogurt Yard is marked by strong winds and a cool climate that make life surprisingly difficult. Livestock are raised here frequently, as little can be done with the mountain soil, and treasure hunters looking for a little extra money often visit the caves below in order to obtain any stray gems. Due to its harsher environment, Yogurt Yard is sparsely populated, but visitors are frequent.

Notable attractions to the area include its clear water, the deep caverns, and hot springs tucked away on the far corners of the mountains.

In its deeper areas, Yogurt Yard is perpetually covered in dark clouds, and its population is minimal because of this. The lower areas, while warmer, are known for being more dangerous than the above world due to hazardous terrain, and visitors are advised to stay away. Nevertheless, there are a few who live in these parts who are willing to help guide passers-by through and aid in any necessary rescues should someone fall into the area.

Orange Ocean

Seemingly bathed in an eternal sunset, Orange Ocean is considered a mystical place. Sparsely populated and rich in life, it is isolated from civilization and rarely visited. This may have to do with the presence of the Meta Knights in the area, as this is where they make their home. Orange Ocean, while not considered sacred like Rainbow Resort, is often the subject of rumors, and disappearances have been reported near the area...

...But there is much more to it than simply that. Many reported disappearances have been disappearances into the sealed-off Secret Sea, and it is said that those who vanish into it never return. The Meta Knights are some of the few individuals who know how to safely navigate the strange area, and Meta Knight himself is skilled in recovering those who have fallen into the Secret Sea if he catches word of a disappearance.

Rumors of great treasure abound, but Meta Knight is well aware that the Secret Sea must remain secret. As such, Orange Ocean is his territory, and he will protect it with every shred of his power.

Rainbow Resort

One of the coldest areas in Dream Land, Rainbow Resort is considered sacred ground due to it holding the Fountain of Dreams. That said, the area does contain a few villages, and those living in the area are skilled foragers. Most visitors come intending to visit the Fountain of Dreams after being plagued by nightmares, hoping the fountain will be able to cure them of their stress and provide a peaceful sleep.

Due to the fountain’s presence, Rainbow Resort is considered one of the quietest areas in Dream Land. Its crystal clear skies attract visitors hoping to stargaze, especially since stargazing takes considerably less effort than making it to the fountain does.

Visitors hoping to make it to the Fountain of Dreams should be prepared for a long trek across the frozen terrain. Those living in Raibow Resort often work as guides in order to get visitors to and from their destination.