Sunhollow and Shadowmaws This is the story of a long-forgotten world called Auravale. Auravale was filled with many wonderful sights, such as the craggy snow-capped mountains and the dense, green forests. Creatures strange and wild roamed free throughout the land. Some of the inhabitants were creatures called Merrykins. Now, Merrykins looked just like you or me, except they only reached the height of about four feet tall. Instead of living in houses on the ground, Merrykins lived inside hollowed-out trees, which were very complex. They had multiple rooms and beautiful winding staircases. The trees were not twiggy and thin like we have today. The Merrykins were a happy people and were usually care-free. But the Merrykins knew, mostly from legends and a few from experience, that there were dark things lurking in the shadows beyond Sunhollow. They just hoped and prayed that they would never have to meet them. In this story of bravery, courage, and hope, you will meet a group of Merrykin children who come face to face with the beasts beyond the borders.