OK - some things that Norral knows about the map.

The dots of various sizes denote settlements. Purple for those controlled by the Chosen. The large purple dot is the main Chosen stronghold in this area and your current location.

Paths/roads in the Great forest are well marked but not paved for love of the trees and the use of fire/fire magics is highly illegal.

Throughout the forest are patches of very dense woods and no settlements for many miles. Large numbers of preditors roam around and it's easy to get lost. Other areas are more sparse, and heavily travelled, especially in non-Chosen controlled territory.

Patrols move around and between the larger settlements, groups of 50 - 100 men on horses. Closer to the Capital the patrols get more frequent and larger, with the largest being nearly 500 cavalry.