Foothills

The Foothills are an area of the island that separate the main part of the Yuriban Forest from the mountainous area in the northern part of the island where Engetsu-san, Akibimi-san and Inishie-san can be found. There are three paths leading through the northern forests, following White Lily Road, Tiger Lily Road, or Sand Lily Road north from the Village proper, then continuing along either Cherry Lane or Spruce Lane; Cherry Lane and Spruce Lane converge just south of the foothills, and Spruce Lane is the only easily accessible path through the foothills themselves.

Much of the Foothills is covered dense old-growth forest, with trees thick enough to block out the sun in some places, but as one travels further north towards the mountains the trees begin to spread out a bit more and the terrain becomes extremely hilly, with many ravines and small waterfalls. The area became accessible in 2007, and is now a well-traveled conduit up to the mountains. The foothills proper are largely unpopulated, But contain the Bed & Breakfast/Restaurant known as the Apex Inn, as well as Vault 85, the home of Cecily.

Also located inside the forest are a large assortment of local flora and fauna. Everything from the Chic Deer and various birds, to strange and wondrous botanical life. The eager explorer might also discover some forgotten relics of the Old Yuriban culture, though such finds are rare, and should be turned over to the village for study.