Swamp of Ningama

Despite the prevalence of humans on the southern end of the continent, the Swamp is one of the few areas they haven't managed to fully explore. The Demesne of Ucian has some settlements on the eastern edge, and several of the orcish tribes of the savanna have trading posts on the northern ends. The primary trading partners for these outposts are Yuan-Ti, but the Yuan-Ti carry rumors of draconic beings in the deepest portions of the swamp. Indeed, the Swamp itself is named after Ningama, who is believed to be the deity worshiped by the black dragonborn.

Sub-Region Map - Swamp of Ningama

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Geography

Immediately off the Hydellian Sea, the entire southern portion of the continent is subject to intense rainfall. The region with the lowest elevation has the worst drainage, and therefore forms the wetland basin of the Swamp of Ningama. Several minor rivers drain into this area, mixing with the sea to form the brackish swamp.

Fauna & Flora

Trees: Bog Birch, assorted Cyprus, Willow trees
Shrubs: Spicebush 
Water Plants: Bog Rosemary, Cattails, Cranberry, Duckweeds, Assorted Ferns, Horsetails, Peat moss, Reeds, Rushes, Swamp Rose, Waterlilies
Carnivorous Plants: Bladderworts, Sundews
Megicis:
Invertebrates: Beetles, Crabs, Dragonflies, Flies, Leeches, Midges, Mosquitoes, Spider
Fish: 
Reptiles: Crocodiles, Frogs, Lizards (lots of colors), Snakes (constrictors and poisonous), Turtles
Birds: Ducks, Eagles, Herons, Raven
Mammals: Rat, Panthers

Natural Resources

The obvious resource provided by the swamp is firewood from the trees. There are also substantial animal resources, primarily in the form of fish and crustaceans. The other plants of the swamp provide a number of benefits, including medicines, textile fibers, and dyes.

Survival

The most difficult part of surviving in the swamp is finding clean drinking water. All of the water in Ningama is either brackish or acidic, sometimes both. With no dry wood to make fires, and no dry places to camp it can be difficult to find safe shelter. With the low-lying land acting as a fog trap, visibility is almost non-existent. The swamp also releases gasses (methane) which are especially dangerous to fire mages. 
There are constant clouds of insects (flies, mosquitoes, and leeches) and the waters are filled with crocodiles and snakes.

Maps

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  Kingdom Map - Demesne of Ucian

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Type

Wetland / Swamp

Location under

Kervakhen River

Included Locations

• Demesne of Ucian

Owner/Ruler

Nehebkau, the Stable Earth

Owning Organization

Free Cities of the Delta

Common Monsters

Common animals, including swarm, giant, or dire versions. Black (orange) and lead draconids. Oblex ooze colonies. Corpse flowers and Shambling mounds. And of course Undead.
Elemental: Earth, Mud, Water
Fey: Darkling, Green Hags, Redcaps
Giants: Ogre, Troll (regular, Rot, Venom)
Monstrosities: Catoblepas, Froghemoth, Hydra, Shadow Mastiff, The Lost, The Wretched