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threevirtues) wrote2024-03-09 05:00 pm
threevirtues) wrote2024-03-09 05:00 pm
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Oathe Haven
In contrast to the eternally sunny skies which make the waters of Galdin Quay shimmer, emerging from the tunnel into the Fallgrove is so different as to feel as though one is stepping out into an entirely different world. Yet if there is one thing which remains constant, whether one is stepping into a new world or simply finding an unexplored part of the old, it is this: there will always be a Haven waiting for them. For most, should they be making a late start leaving Galdin or perhaps want to take a look at this lush space so different from Leide, Oathe Haven will be what greets them into this land.
It is situated fairly nearby as well, not too far away from the parking space which many a vehicle has pulled into during worryingly late evenings or perhaps during a sudden outpouring of rain. Some may find it just a tad difficul to spot immediately from the parking space, of course, and yet if they go onto the paths which wind southeast or even glanced up from the road if they were coming from Galdin or the western roads. With an accurate idea of where to find Oathe, it is a simple matter aferwards to cut through the brush straight to it. Doing so helps one avoid the resident Hundlelegs.
Of course, one may not have an interest in avoidance, not when the mysterious Costlemark Tower is right within throwing distance from Oathe. This writer feels fairly obligated to warn that, for those hoping to follow the legions of adventurers and Hunters who also have attempted to delve into this nocturnal enigma, it is not for the faint of heart or the green of ear. I would even go as far as to say that only an entire group of seasoned Hunters should dare venture within Costlemark's depths.
In contrast, it surface is more than simple enough to look over for those with a fascination in history and to seek to admire the ruins of Solheim. They truly are beautiful, and the proximity of Oathe means that safety is always close by.
For those who are not adverse to a good hike, however, there is even more in the area which they may find of interest. Following the western trail that goes past the road from Galdin will lead history lovers and foragers alike to wonderful locations, such as the Tomb of the Tall, whose walls shine a dignified white visible from even the road. Those willing to fend off a pack of voretooth (hopefully armed with antidotes or the appropriate accessory) will find not only the pleasant forest yields of hulldagh nutmeg and onions, but also flourishing Duscaen oranges bordering an area commonly used for lumber.
In the opposite way, following the northern trail and taking care to avoid hundlegs, one may find not only a pleasant view but also a serene fishing spot with the unique experience of getting your catch whilst enjoying the rare view of mostly submerged ruins. Those willing to push for an even longer walk may find another such spot, tucked amidst the rocks.
With all this taken into consideration, Oathe is generous in multiple ways - to those hoping for a quick camp near to a parking spot or others who enjoy more rigorous time spent outdoors.
Likewise, I imagine either group could enjoy something delicious, particularly those who are willing to make the journey west to pick fresh Duscaen oranges. Whether relaxing in comfortable laziness or rewarding yourself after a hard day of trekking about the wilderness, a Taelpar Harvest Galettte suits any occasion. This is a dish that requires fine Cleigne wheat alongside sheep's milk, but once you fold in those oranges, you get a wonderful tang that freshens you up. Additionally, in the event that you must make your meal inside your tent during regular showers, I find personally that it is far better to have everything smelling of oranges than any other food.
★★★★✩
It is situated fairly nearby as well, not too far away from the parking space which many a vehicle has pulled into during worryingly late evenings or perhaps during a sudden outpouring of rain. Some may find it just a tad difficul to spot immediately from the parking space, of course, and yet if they go onto the paths which wind southeast or even glanced up from the road if they were coming from Galdin or the western roads. With an accurate idea of where to find Oathe, it is a simple matter aferwards to cut through the brush straight to it. Doing so helps one avoid the resident Hundlelegs.
Of course, one may not have an interest in avoidance, not when the mysterious Costlemark Tower is right within throwing distance from Oathe. This writer feels fairly obligated to warn that, for those hoping to follow the legions of adventurers and Hunters who also have attempted to delve into this nocturnal enigma, it is not for the faint of heart or the green of ear. I would even go as far as to say that only an entire group of seasoned Hunters should dare venture within Costlemark's depths.
In contrast, it surface is more than simple enough to look over for those with a fascination in history and to seek to admire the ruins of Solheim. They truly are beautiful, and the proximity of Oathe means that safety is always close by.
For those who are not adverse to a good hike, however, there is even more in the area which they may find of interest. Following the western trail that goes past the road from Galdin will lead history lovers and foragers alike to wonderful locations, such as the Tomb of the Tall, whose walls shine a dignified white visible from even the road. Those willing to fend off a pack of voretooth (hopefully armed with antidotes or the appropriate accessory) will find not only the pleasant forest yields of hulldagh nutmeg and onions, but also flourishing Duscaen oranges bordering an area commonly used for lumber.
In the opposite way, following the northern trail and taking care to avoid hundlegs, one may find not only a pleasant view but also a serene fishing spot with the unique experience of getting your catch whilst enjoying the rare view of mostly submerged ruins. Those willing to push for an even longer walk may find another such spot, tucked amidst the rocks.
With all this taken into consideration, Oathe is generous in multiple ways - to those hoping for a quick camp near to a parking spot or others who enjoy more rigorous time spent outdoors.
Likewise, I imagine either group could enjoy something delicious, particularly those who are willing to make the journey west to pick fresh Duscaen oranges. Whether relaxing in comfortable laziness or rewarding yourself after a hard day of trekking about the wilderness, a Taelpar Harvest Galettte suits any occasion. This is a dish that requires fine Cleigne wheat alongside sheep's milk, but once you fold in those oranges, you get a wonderful tang that freshens you up. Additionally, in the event that you must make your meal inside your tent during regular showers, I find personally that it is far better to have everything smelling of oranges than any other food.
★★★★✩
ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕊𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟
fishfearme: ok so first of all costlemark sucks. don't go into costlemark. It will not be worth it for like 99.6% of people. Go take a commemorative photo or whatever of the entrance and then justs do anything else. my advice? Just go fishing. there are two different fishing spots if you can just muster up the energy to go walk over to them. Or you don't even have to go walking tbh. While there's a parking spot right near the area everyone knows as the fallgrove, you can just drive, like, what, a minute? two minutes?? up the road and there's the kettier highland and then you're RIGHT next to TWO fishing spots. i think i commented on another article about crestholm channel and how it has a totally different feeling than most other fishing spots? the forgotten pool that's near costlemark has a really similar feeling. it's hard for me to describe. the article writer really has a way with words, funnily enough, and i think his choice of "pristine" is close to nailing that feeling there at the forgotten pool. you're not really going to get anything mindblowing here, but there's plenty of trout to eat, and it can be fine dealing with how zippy the little fish are, too. Probably the most interesting thing you'll struggle with will be at night when the catfish finally get active. If you go up the path a little more, Malacchi Pond is a bit more traditional looking in terms of fishing spots, but it also has a lot more variety imo. Not the kind of variety where you actually get edible fish, which the pool has over it with its local trout population, but still a variety. I think the most interesting thing you could fish up out of malacchi is actually the phantom snakehead but you're going to be hitting luck on that one bc those guys only ever come out when it rains. smth about the vibrations of rain on the surface of the pond and the kind of bugs that show up iirc??? idk. oh right also there are some really cool yellow frogs over at the pool and they're really important like ecologically speaking. if you go fish there just leave them alone. i mean you should leave frogs alone anyway. if you have to let out anger at some frogs, get therapy. also costlemark still sucks. ★★★★✩
chocobro: pros - costlemark looks s cool when its all lit up and glowing in the dark. cons - all the trees get in the way when ur tryin 2 get a snap so then u have 2 go down off the haven and theres giant bugs and costlemark sucks. ★★✩✩✩
womenwantme: Now this is what I'm talking about. Don't get me wrong, Oathe on its own still has a little bit of a positioning problem. The resident vegetation does a pretty good job of tucking it away from some angles, but then you get right to that crossroads and you can see it and it can see you plain as day. If this article had been posted, like, a week ago, I probably would have docked it a point for that. I prefer my Haven camps just a little further away from the road. However, after I had to spend some time in the area waiting for it to rain because a certain someone I know got really into that rumor of the phantom snakehead... I realized that Oathe is still just fine as it is. The thing is that you can't just judge Oathe completely isolated from the rest of the Fallgrove. You have to realize that Oathe is a jumping point, a springboard for you to follow all the different paths that take you to everywhere this article talks about. And then, when you realize the sun is starting to dip low, that's when you turn around and go right back to Oathe, reliably there as always. Also Costlemark is great if you aren't a quitter. ★★★★★