Generations/Lore/Realms/Jungle Tribe Lands

Jungle Tribe Lands

The hot, dark jungles that spread south of the Mithril Mountains are home to numerous dangers and horrors. The savage tribes that call it home are mostly isolated and ignorant; having only ever known the wilderness.

Settlements

Though most people live in secluded villages; some tribes have formed large enough gatherings to be political powers. Here is a list of influential tribes:

Kumbabwei

The Kumbabwei are a river-based people whose squat villages serve as trading outposts for merchants from Misyr.

Population

Population only accounts for civilized races, with exception to tribal orcs, and doesn't include things such as wild fey, intelligent monsters, and the like.

• 65% Human
• 15% Beastkin
• 10% Tribal Orcs
• 10% Other

Climate and Ecology

• The Jungle Tribe Lands has a humid tropical climate.
• Giant presence:
  • The Jungle Tribe Land have an abundant presence of ogres and trolls.

• Undead presence:
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a sparse presence of corporeal undead (skeletons, zombies, ghouls, etc.).

• Monster presence:
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an exceptional and diverse presence of monsters.
• Wild animal presence:
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a prolific gorilla population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a prolific deer and antelope population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a prolific monkey population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an abundant bird population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an abundant jackal population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an abundant warthog population.
  • The Jungle Trive Lands have an abundant baboon population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an above average buffalo population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an average jaguar population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an average lion population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an exceptional insect population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have an exceptional arachnid population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a sparse rhino population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a sparse hippopotamus population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a prolific reptile population.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have a remote possibility of elephants.
• Domestic animal presence:
  • Pigs are common in the Jungle Tribe Lands.
  • Cattle are relatively common in the Jungle Tribe Lands.
  • Chickens are common in the Jungle Tribe Lands.
  • Cats are uncommon in the Jungle Tribe Lands.
  • Goats are relatively sparse in the Jungle Tribe Lands.
• Horticulture:
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have average fruit orchards.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have below average vegetable patches.
  • The Jungle Tribe Lands have remote possibility of grain fields and vineyards.

Cultural

• Because of constant tribal infighting and a mix of cultures, there is no single, unifying power in the Jungle Tribe Lands. It is a wild region where might ultimately makes right.
  • While many tribes often have their own traditions, there are still recurring themes from people to people. Generally speaking, most communities are patriarchal, governed by a chief or a council of elders. However, only the mightiest tribes get to boast with a long lineage - as many others usually find themselves continuously conquered; with their history altered.

Trade and Wealth

• Though trade amongst tribes is uncommon, the people of the Jungle Tribe Lands are sometimes contacted by outside kingdoms for their rare natural resources. Ivory, skins, copra, pearls, ostrich plumes, gold dust and pearls are common goods.

Military

• While almost all tribes are landlocked, the rivers of the Jungle Tribe Lands see much use from its warriors. There is a primitive naval tradition in the form of war canoes - flat vessels that skillfully navigate the treacherous waters.
• The Jungle Tribe armies are effectively a mix-match of tribes thrown together in various hordes:
  • People are always at war. Many organized armies hesitate to push into the Jungle Tribe Lands, because its natives are experts at jungle warfare.