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Spelunking The Southern Connected Underground

The world of Neopia has two major continents simply called the Northern Continent and the Southern Continent. The Northern Continent is considerably smaller than the Southern; it makes up Neopia’s north pole and mainly consists of two lands: Terror Mountain and Tyrannia. The Southern Continent is the main landmass where most of the other Neopian lands are located (which aren’t islands, Maraqua, or in orbit); it splits Neopia’s global ocean and connects to the (mostly) uninhabited south pole. While there are many adventures to have in the lands, few know that beneath them is a network of deep underground caverns and caves which spans across the entire Southern Continent! Called the “Southern Connected Underground”, it’s made up of 6 major caverns, each with a unique appearance, and there are multiple caves connecting them to one another! With a map in hand, freshly bought climbing tools, and a group of “eager” Neopets, join me and my Neopets as we go: SPELUNKING THE SOUTHERN CONNECTED UNDERGROUND! (When diving into the pitch dark black, remember to bring plenty of snacks!) JOURNAL ENTRY DAY 1: Neopia Central Catacombs I and my Neopets started our underground journey via the Neopia Central Catacombs, the caverns below Neopia Central. It’s suggested as the beginning point for first time spelunkers as it’s been thoroughly explored (with plenty of climbing equipment setup), easy to enter...

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