Nih Tsoutlà Zauzɤyehqál
Thick clouds of steam gently wove through the dense trees and thick canopy, slowly rising into the rich blue-green sky. The light of the two suns refracted in the steam clouds, glittering rainbow hues just visible to the eye. Below the steam, vivid green foliage drips with gathering condensation, clear droplets leisurely dripping down and splashing on the rich soil and moss-covered tree roots. On the forest floor, only dim filtered light and bioluminescent streaks illuminate the plants. The lithe, slinking form of lone tâchyn peers out from under a large fern, shaking off a splash of water, gills fluttering. It's bright yellow-green look up as the pale form of one of the Ichpui- that usually are seen at the temples- perches on a branch, ruffling it's feathers and letting out a gentle screech. It can feel the steady thrum of magic and live that permeates the forest and radiates of all the creatures blessed by NguozoSometimes called Nih Ichpui Yehqál, The Ichpui Forest, Nih Tsoutlà Zauzɤyehqál is a massive rainforest that covers half of Ngechyoh. Few mortals have tread the sacred ground, and none have lived to tell the tale. The The Ixaili Tribe believes the forest exists on the overlap of Shauhzɵhqu and Tɤnzɵhqu, and also is Nguozo's domain. The forest raidates a powerful magic aura, and only trained or marked Ixaili can safely traverse the land.
Geography
Climate
Quick facts:
With high temperatures and even higher rainfall, the jungle's biome is colloquially referred to as "Uha Yehqál", a steam forest. The name comes from the dense steam clouds that form when the suns are highest in the sky. This steam can, depending on the temperature, burn those caught in it who are not accustomed and adapted to the environment. The environment is harsh for those unadapted to such hot and humid climates. The native Southern Ixaili and fauna in the area have after centuries of residing in the rainforest adapted to this climate. Most mortal humans cannot survive long in the rainforest, though some have tried to build up a tolerance for it. The harsh nearly-unlivable conditions serves as a form of protection, and is the reason Nih Tsoutlà Zauzɤyehqál is the most untouched sacred land of the Ixaili Tribe.
There are numerous lakes and rivers in the area, especially in the southern parts of the forest. These areas are prone to flooding throughout the year, especially during the wet season.
The Nih Tsoutlà Tuei mountains near the center of the rainforest are the sight of many holy locations of the Ixaili Tribe, specifically the Southern Ixaili Monks. High up in the mountains is the ruins of the Great South Temple, and at the southern foot of the mountains is Wuopueihtsou Zuzi ruins. Both of these places were previously the most populous areas in the forest, home to many of the monks and initiates of Nguatlism.
Fauna & Flora
For many years, non-Ixaili believed the rainforest was completely uninhabitable for animals and people due to the climate. Those unfamiliar with the Ixlailicahn and The Ixaili Tribe still believe Nih Tsoutlà Zauzɤyehqál is completely uninhabitable. The Ixaili Tribe, however, has knowledge otherwise, as the Southern Ixaili have lived in the forest since the beginning.
Most creatures native to Nih Tsoutlà Zauzɤyehqál have evolved some form of gills in adaption to the extreme humidity, working as a secondary method of breathing. Most notably, the Southern Ixaili have developed gills, which they alternate between using the gills and lungs. Due to this development, Southern Ixaili, along with native fauna, struggle to thrive in areas with lower humidity.
Both flora and fauna in the deeper parts forest tend to have a form of bioluminescence, though the origin or reason behind this is not known. According to the Ixaili, it is evidence of Outáz and Shauhzɵhqu's overlap into the mortal plane.
Natural Resources
Springs and rivers carry clean drinking water. The thick jungle has many trees for wood. Nih Tsoutlà Tuei is a large resource with precious ores and stones in it's caves.
The Ixaili Tribe protects this area due to it's believed overlap with the planes, which is the reason for the strong magical aura the forest gives off, as well as the innate magical properties of much of the flora and fauna of the area.
The Ixaili Tribe protects this area due to it's believed overlap with the planes, which is the reason for the strong magical aura the forest gives off, as well as the innate magical properties of much of the flora and fauna of the area.
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