"Create an intricate pixel art map for a top-down 2D RPG, depicting the layout of Verdant Vale, the starting area of the game 'Chronicles of the Arcane Grid'. The map should feature a quaint fantasy village surrounded by lush green forests, with a clear, winding path leading through it. Include distinct areas such as a village square with market stalls, a mystic's cottage on the outskirts, and a central training ground. The map should show details like trees, houses, a fountain, and small fields