Counter Xanth
Counter Xanth is a territory won from Demon F(O/R)nax in Up in a Heaval. It is explored in Cube Route. Being made from counter-terrane, Counter Xanth is the complete opposite of Xanth geographically. For example, instead of the Gap Chasm, there is a mountain ridge. There are different areas of Counter Xanth, where natures are reversed. For example, tall people become short and vice versa in one area, while sick people become healthy and healthy people become sick in another. Even species can be changed here, depending on the territory.
Counter Xanth can only be reached by sidestepping, which is done with the help of Cory and Tessa (real names Corybant and Tessarect). The two link hands and step backwards into the "other realm", an invisible region existing alongside Xanth. They can take other people with them. By sidestepping, they can bypass any dangers or other inconveniences, such as rain, in their path. It can also serve as a shortcut to places, once they know the route.
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