Area of Influence

An Area of Influence or "AOI" is a term used to describe any region of space that is influenced by the Bog. Notable AOIs include The Darkwood ostensibly located in Clatsop County, Oregon, and Rancho Zaragosa primarily in Southeastern Arizona, western New Mexico and Northern Mexico.

Categorization
Due to the nature of The Bog and its pervasiveness within the universe, there are technically an infinite number of AOIs in existence at any given time. Each of these manifestation points is the result of the trajectory of sorrow through space, and they change position and size over time. Despite this, AOIs are often labeled and categorized for the sake of keeping track of the Bog's many entrances and exits.

Typically a unique name is sufficient for an AOI, as this describes its location and position suitably enough, however there have been some attempts to assign numerical values to particular AOIs. The Darkwood, for instance, is often referred to as AOI-1 as a result of its peculiar longevity and stability.