The Desert

Referring to the large sandy area before the jungle, it is a deathtrap. It is boiling hot during the day and freezing at night. Excluding the ocean, there is little water and not all of it is drinkable. A few oases offer some relief, but they are usually more than a day's walk apart. The desert isn't as large as people initially think, but the natural elements force the trip to stretch out nearly thrice as long as it should.