The Starwood Jungle

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The Starwood Jungle

Where starwood trees sing and serpents reclaim the stones.

PopulationPatchy and variable, densest along the Evertide…

ClimateTropical with heavy seasonal rains and hot, humid…

TerrainCoastal lowlands of mangrove, swamp, and thick…

StabilityTense and unstable with frequent skirmishes and…

A tropical coastal border province split by the Evertide River, where dense jungle and mangrove swamp meet open sea and the plains of Alledor. Elven canopy cities crowd the southern banks while a rebuilt yuan-ti ziggurat metropolis dominates the north, and raids, missile fire, and ritual magic punctuate a tenuous frontier. Magic is common and trade and venomcraft make fortunes and enemies across the braided waterways.

Field Observations

Thick canopy and undergrowth slow overland travel to a crawl.,Tidal channels and the Evertide allow small craft to penetrate deep inland.,Seasonal monsoons render many paths impassable and raise disease risk.

Cultures

Elven river culture values canopy craft, archery, and song.

Yuan-ti urban caste prizes ritual alchemy, subterranean engineering, and hierarchy.

Coastal fisherfolk practice sea rites and seasonal market traditions.

Industries

Venomcrafting and alchemical production.

Fishing, salt harvesting, and pearl gathering.

Logging of starwood and exotic hardwoods for export.

Trade Goods

Concentrated venoms and alchemical reagents.

Starwood lumber and resin for magical uses.

Salted fish, pearls, and coastal shellwork.

Imports

Metals and coin arrive from the Alledor plains.

Grain and horses are imported across seasonal routes.

Trade Hubs

Ssylth serves as a northern hub for ritual goods and venom exports.

Avenir acts as a southern river port and artisan market.

Small coastal ports facilitate trade with Alledor and open sea routes.

Geography

ClimateTropical with heavy seasonal rains and hot, humid summers.

TerrainCoastal lowlands of mangrove, swamp, and thick jungle interlaced with the Evertide River.

Biomes

Dense jungle filled with layered canopy and vines.

Mangrove and tidal swamp along the river and coast.

Riverine floodplain that floods seasonally and braids into channels.

Waterways

Evertide River splits the region and serves as the main artery for trade and war.

Tidal channels wind through mangroves and change with the moon.

Starwood Bay opens to the ocean and shelters fishing and trade vessels.

Borders

Open ocean lies to the west and south of the province.

Rolling plains and the lands of Alledor border to the north and east.

Demographics

Elves of the southern riverine cities.

Yuan-ti of the northern ziggurat metropolis.

Coastal humans who crew ships and fish.

Minor Groups

Lizardfolk tribes in remote marsh channels.

Itinerant halfling traders on hidden paths.

Languages

Elvish is common among southern cities and groves.

A serpentine tongue is used in yuan-ti enclaves and rituals.

Common is traded on river markets and among coastal traders.

A coastal trade pidgin links sailors and plains merchants.

Economy

Status

Moderate but uneven, with great wealth in venomcraft and ritual trade and scarcity in interior hamlets.

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Settlements

Ssylth

Subterranean and stone cityLarge metropolis

Northern yuan-ti metropolis and center of venomcraft and ritual production.

Avenir

Riverine elven cityMid-sized city

Southern trade port, artisan hub, and staging point for river defenses.

Evenir

Canopy city and fortressMid-sized city

Religious and military support center for southern wards.