Paradwyn

Paradwyn is a jungle rainforest, bursting with life, color, noise, and life. From the crystal-clear pools of cool water surrounded by rich, loamy soil, to the sun-drenched canopy at the top of vine-covered trees, everything in this hot, tropical region is vibrant, exotic, and thoroughly alive.

Paradwyn is a land of jungles and rain forests. It is richly filled with life, from colorful vine-covered trees to pools of crystal-clear water and rich soil. Visitors are overwhelmed by the vibrancy of the realm. It is filled with exotic, enticing aromas, lovely flowers, and the musical noise of the creatures native to this wild, lush land

, the lush jungle region along the east coast of the Moonlands.

Geography

Sparkling water flowed excitedly over a multi-tiered waterfall, giving way to a lush valley filled with colors scarcely seen outside a dream. Occasionally broken by the uneven ground, the emerald canopy allowed the sky a chance view of the wonders below. Cheerful hwits danced through the air to the tune of their scarletsong while mighty predators put their hunt aside to rest within the heart of Paradwyn. This was the picture of the Sacred Basin as it had been, before falling beneath the fog of war.

Cities and Sites

Grove of the Paradise Gem.

nside the Sacred Grove, the falling rain was funneled through a woven-vine ceiling, and poured into a maze of small streams that circled the walls of this expansive chamber. The flowing streams merged above a flowering pedestal set into the back wall, creating a small waterfall. Atop this pedestal lay the Paradise Gem, shedding a gentle light that flickered throughout the Grove as droplets of water split the light into rainbows of color. The gentle waterfall bathed the Paradise Gem, the crystalline waters flowing over the shining surface and splashing down upon the living altar. The vivid petals of a hundred jungle flowers danced in an ephemeral breeze, as their tightly wound stalks happily drank up the Gem’s sparkling shower. A peaceful silence, broken only by the trickling of the rainwater, hung in the air.

People

'I just don't understand those Paradans,' he said. 'They have no ambition. All they want to do is lounge in their hot springs and sunbathe all day.'"

The Scarletsong

The Scarletsong is akin to an anthem for Paradans. The scarletsong includes both melodies sung by dream creatures, and lyrics sung by the Paradan magi. The scarletsong is both a unifying element and holds magic of its own.

Flora

She reclined against a huge flower petal. Its skin was soft and cool to the touch, and whenever Iyori shifted her position, a slight waft of luscious fragrance teased her nose. In her hands Iyori held the hollowed-out husk of a delicious fruit, into which was poured a fragrant and slightly spicy tea. The tea leached some of the fruit cup's sweetness, which balanced nicely against the subtle musky tones of the brew.

Kalooga

A tree common in Paradwyn, the Kalooga has huge leaves with a waxy coating. When they are plucked (or harvested), the Kalooga leaves become impermeable - water simply rolls off them. They are therefore used as roofing, or even umbrellas, by the Paradans.

Mushyfruit

A tree of Paradwyn that produces large tasty fruit enjoyed by Paradans. The fruits are large - larger than grapefruit - and quite filling.

Redberry Trees

Redberries are a kind of fruit which grows on small, bushy trees. The fruit itself resembles an oversized strawberry, almost a foot long. It tastes similar, but the skin has a thick citrus-like rind.

Paradan Jungle Guards use staves or sceptres tipped with redberries as a symbol of their

Fauna