The Xaltic Basin is a sprawling expanse of verdant rot and ancient secrets, functioning as a primordial cradle for the Xaltican people. The air is heavy with humidity and the scent of damp earth, punctuated by the calls of hidden predators. It is a treacherous labyrinth of shifting mud and towering mangroves where dry land is a luxury. The region remains an impenetrable bastion of reptilian culture, largely ignored by outside empires due to its harsh, water-logged conditions.