Zolteo Jungle

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Zolteo Jungle
The Zolteo Jungle, illustrated on The Scarlet Brotherhood poster map, by Sam Wood (1998).
General information
Type:Woodland (tropical rainforest)
Size:~1,800 sqmi. (55 x 33mi)
Geopolitical
Region:westernHepmonaland
Demographics
Races:Olman and Yuan-ti

The Zolteo Jungle is a tropical rainforest[1] in northern Hepmonaland.

Description

"The jungle south of the Azteotl hills is considered the Zolteo jungle, named for the Olman goddess of pleasure and vice; the Olman claim that she planted this rich jungle to test man’s temperance. Largely controlled by the Ichamamna yuan-ti. it is also a home to tasloi, bugbears, and various snakelike monsters.[2]"

Ecology

Flora

In addition to the normal trees of the jungle, dangerous or carnivorous plants are known, like the mantrap and thornslinger (in the Odan Ridge).

Fauna

The Zolteo is one of the few places other than the Kabrevo Plain where elephants are found.

The Zolteo jungle is known for its abundance of dangerous animals. There are many snakes, including constrictors, as well as venomous and even spitting snakes. Other creatures in both normal and giant varieties include bats, lizards, and jaguars. Giant insects are common[3], like bees and ants.

Notably, manitcores lair in the Zolteo jungle.

Inhabitants

Humanoids

Features

Geographical Features

Cities and Nations

Resources

Rumors and legends

References

Citations

  1. The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.58.
  2. The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.56.
  3. The Scarlet Brotherhood (1999), p.58, 59.

Bibliography

Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index

The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.

Topic Type Description Product Page/Card/Image

Zolteo Jungle Geographical feature Woodland, The Scarlet Brotherhood 56, 59, 61, Map