Small hills of sand create a wide barrier zone between the beach and the forest. Tall grasses cover a fair-sized portion of it, spotted with bushes and small trees. This is good hunting grounds for small prey, and also serves as a buffer zone for storm-induced floods. Small thickets are present, making calm, secretive areas for a nap or private conversation.

A wide ring of tall grass and gently sloping hills encircles the rainforest. Small ponds are present, fed by springs, and palm and savanna trees. As you go further inland, the elevation increases until you hit the central mountain. The plains are home to deer and other creatures, making for excellent large-game hunting.

Not as humid as some rainforests, this area is lush and overgrown. Animal calls are always present, and many tropical birds and other animals are seen here. Beware of poisonous frogs, snakes and spiders, though.

More a large, forested hill than a mountain, Mt. Cirren rises up from the center of Shimmer Island. Easily climbable, although it's not the highest mountain in the islands. The top of the island is not wooded, making it a good place to stargaze.

A briny marsh covers the south side of the island. Thick vegetation pushes up through the sandy mud, and tall grass and mangrove trees grow in the water. it is fresh enough to drink, but you can still the taste the sea a little bit. Crocodiles, buffalo, and deer live here, and tiny crabs scuttle underfoot.