Geographical Makeup of the Jungle City of Mori
Keywords:
MORI-GEOGRAPHY
Geography
The Mori jungle is a tropical rainforest, distinguished by vast trees
which reach 150 to 200 feet in height. The upper half of this is
composed of layers of canopy, swarming with insects and densely
populated by numerous other species that feed on fruit, leaves and
other animals. The ground is low, meaning that the water table isn't
far underfoot even in dry areas, while the rivers and streams
through the forest tend to be shallow and slow-flowing. The swamp
is still flatter, and only groves of semi-drifting mangroves divide
its channels and plant-rich pools. Strips of sand divide the terrain
from the sea, further west, or Lake Kedanna away to the east.
The Alaghi live in the slightly higher land at the centre of the
jungle, having build their city there uncounted generations ago. They
use the clay soil to build dwellings, combined with the trees and
other resources, welcoming the jungle all around them and thriving
on its generosity. The reptilian species keep to the swamps,
especially south of the forest city, which suit their needs and
provide shelter from Alaghi hunting parties.