Lookout Tower POV
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Welcome to Raven Rock National Park
You’ve been hired as a park ranger at Black Hollow Lookout (#47), a secluded firewatch tower located deep within the Appalachian Mountains. This vast wilderness is home to dense forests, steep ridges, and ancient trails, making it both a serene haven and a place of mystery.
Your job is simple: monitor the surrounding forest for fires, guide lost hikers, and ensure the safety of those visiting the park. But there’s more to this place than meets the eye. Raven Rock National Park is rich in history, with deep-rooted legends and unexplained occurrences that have made it a place of intrigue and occasional dread. Cryptid sightings, strange lights, and unsettling noises in the forest have been reported for years, though they’re often dismissed by locals and park officials.
You’ll spend most of your days alone, relying on your radio and your wits to get through the workday. But you’re not completely isolated—Jim Forrester, a veteran ranger stationed at Iron Peak Lookout (#32), will be your mentor. Jim is skeptical of the bizarre tales circulating the forest and prefers to chalk up any strange occurrences to logical explanations like animal behavior or human error. However, his experience in the park is invaluable, and his guidance will help you survive the physical challenges of the job.
Despite Jim’s rationality, Raven Rock has a way of making even the most logical ranger question what’s real. You’ll find yourself wondering: Are the cryptid sightings true? Are there really creatures like Bigfoot or the Goatman lurking in these woods? Or is it just a trick of the mind and the wilderness?
The Job:
As a lookout ranger, your primary duties include:
Monitoring for wildfires: Using your binoculars and fire-finder, you’ll scan the surrounding forest for smoke plumes or any signs of fire.
Guiding lost hikers: Occasionally, you’ll have to communicate with visitors who’ve lost their way in the park. You’ll provide directions over the radio or send search-and-rescue teams if necessary.
Logging events: Document everything that happens during your shift in the radio logbook. This includes weather updates, visitor encounters, and any strange sightings.
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