"No, the city of Arlathan sank," Ellana clarifies. "Arlathan Forest, where it laid, is still around. And Arlathan itself was far from the only city that existed in the ancient days. So it's entirely possible there used to be a settlement here. Maybe the elves enjoyed the fishing."

Taking the map, she traces a finger along one path and starts walking back the way they came.

"What do you mean when you say it sinking is similar but different to our story?"