Post by The Rising Dragon on Oct 15, 2009 13:53:52 GMT -5
The Rainforests of Cher Plek
The rainforests of Cher Plek is the largest region of forestry in the world, spanning nearly the entire continent and hiding most of its countries beneath its canopy. As such, they have been called the “lighter counterpart” of the Jungles of southern Zailleon. Here, the land the rainforests covers is generally more even than the mountainous valleys of the Jungles, consisting mostly of valleys throughout the continent. The rainforests, as their name would suggest, are an incredibly wet region, with many rivers flowing through them beneath the foliage, often flooding them, and experiences frequent rain showers on a regular basis. Villages and towns in the rainforests are typically built in the natural clearings of the region, and are mostly spread out away from each other due to inter-tribal disputes and conflicts between the nations that reside in them. Usually, the buildings and structures in these towns are built up on stilts when near the rivers, to prevent damage from flooding. There are less gigantic trees, with giant Rumbletrunks being few and far between. Unlike the Jungles further north, there are little in the way of cavern systems.
Unlike in Zailleon’s jungles, various religions ran rampant in Cher Plek’s past, and the signs of it are still seen today: throughout the whole of the rainforests, a number of ancient temples can be found, slowly being consumed by the foliage. Roads through the rainforests are often remnants of forgotton temple cities, and usually the larger towns are built near these temples. Villagers often warn travelers against going near the temples, due to superstitious fear of curses, and the more realistic fear of dangerous wildlife making their dens in the abandoned temples. Due to this, it is not surprising that the local Korin terrorist cells often make their bases inside these temples, after clearing them of traps and creatures. The Korin use the possible presence of creatures like Giant Spiders and Dinosoids to ward off patrols from the invading Stamarian forces, and as such often keep wild creatures penned up inside the temples, releasing them during times of infiltration and attack.
Due to the Rainforests covering most of Cher Plek, most of its native kingdoms reside in it. As a result, when the Holy Empire of Stamaria began its campaign against the neighboring continent, many of the kingdoms in its northern reaches are under Stamarian control, having fell to the Empire in the initial battles. These kingdoms, among the first victories of the long history of conquest, have been stripped of their names and delegated as numbered Territories. The residents have similarly been stripped of their status and citizenship, and must register as honorary Stamarians to regain stature and legal standing. Naturally, all of these Territories have seen Korin presence in the recent years, as they wage a guerrilla war against the Stamarian Empire.
Bestiary:
’Splody Aqua Bully – near rivers only
Alura Une
Bulab
Centaur
Drake
Drakeling
Desiccator – near rivers only
Dryad
Dwarf – near civilization only
EggDrake
Elf – near civilization only
Endtrail
Faerie
Giant Dragonfly
Giant Spider
Green Dragon
Hippocampus
Human – near civilization only
Hydra
Komola – near civilization only
Korin Guardian
Korin Operative
Kryll
Leaper
Lizalfos – in temples only
Manhandla
Minotaur – near temples only
Murloc
Netch
Orc – near civilization only
Pegasus
Raptoid
Skulltula
Skullwalltula
Slaughterfish – in rivers only
Tigrex
Treant
Une
Velociraptor
Wight
Wood Golem
Wyrm
The rainforests of Cher Plek is the largest region of forestry in the world, spanning nearly the entire continent and hiding most of its countries beneath its canopy. As such, they have been called the “lighter counterpart” of the Jungles of southern Zailleon. Here, the land the rainforests covers is generally more even than the mountainous valleys of the Jungles, consisting mostly of valleys throughout the continent. The rainforests, as their name would suggest, are an incredibly wet region, with many rivers flowing through them beneath the foliage, often flooding them, and experiences frequent rain showers on a regular basis. Villages and towns in the rainforests are typically built in the natural clearings of the region, and are mostly spread out away from each other due to inter-tribal disputes and conflicts between the nations that reside in them. Usually, the buildings and structures in these towns are built up on stilts when near the rivers, to prevent damage from flooding. There are less gigantic trees, with giant Rumbletrunks being few and far between. Unlike the Jungles further north, there are little in the way of cavern systems.
Unlike in Zailleon’s jungles, various religions ran rampant in Cher Plek’s past, and the signs of it are still seen today: throughout the whole of the rainforests, a number of ancient temples can be found, slowly being consumed by the foliage. Roads through the rainforests are often remnants of forgotton temple cities, and usually the larger towns are built near these temples. Villagers often warn travelers against going near the temples, due to superstitious fear of curses, and the more realistic fear of dangerous wildlife making their dens in the abandoned temples. Due to this, it is not surprising that the local Korin terrorist cells often make their bases inside these temples, after clearing them of traps and creatures. The Korin use the possible presence of creatures like Giant Spiders and Dinosoids to ward off patrols from the invading Stamarian forces, and as such often keep wild creatures penned up inside the temples, releasing them during times of infiltration and attack.
Due to the Rainforests covering most of Cher Plek, most of its native kingdoms reside in it. As a result, when the Holy Empire of Stamaria began its campaign against the neighboring continent, many of the kingdoms in its northern reaches are under Stamarian control, having fell to the Empire in the initial battles. These kingdoms, among the first victories of the long history of conquest, have been stripped of their names and delegated as numbered Territories. The residents have similarly been stripped of their status and citizenship, and must register as honorary Stamarians to regain stature and legal standing. Naturally, all of these Territories have seen Korin presence in the recent years, as they wage a guerrilla war against the Stamarian Empire.
Bestiary:
’Splody Aqua Bully – near rivers only
Alura Une
Bulab
Centaur
Drake
Drakeling
Desiccator – near rivers only
Dryad
Dwarf – near civilization only
EggDrake
Elf – near civilization only
Endtrail
Faerie
Giant Dragonfly
Giant Spider
Green Dragon
Hippocampus
Human – near civilization only
Hydra
Komola – near civilization only
Korin Guardian
Korin Operative
Kryll
Leaper
Lizalfos – in temples only
Manhandla
Minotaur – near temples only
Murloc
Netch
Orc – near civilization only
Pegasus
Raptoid
Skulltula
Skullwalltula
Slaughterfish – in rivers only
Tigrex
Treant
Une
Velociraptor
Wight
Wood Golem
Wyrm
