6.1 KiB
Jabay - The Jungle Paradise
Overview
Environment: Entire planet covered in forest
Core Theme: Nature-focused, spiritually connected civilization
Climate: Tropical, lush, abundant life everywhere
Recruitment: Heroes with spiritual/natural power sources
Established Settlements
Ise - Riverside Spiritual City
Characters: Larada (Totem Support), Asai (Soul Mage)
Culture: Followers of Goddess Ina (Stars), spiritual harmony
Location: Along major river system
Architecture: Living tree buildings, natural integration
Key Elements:
- Temple of Ina: Central worship site for star goddess
- Spiritual Training Grounds: Where Asai learned soul manipulation
- Totem Workshops: Larada's ancestral spirit crafting
- The Great Library: Natural wisdom, star charts, divine lore
The Tribal Tragedy:
- Asai's tribe welcomed outsiders with ceremony
- Yuu (cursed werewolf) arrived seeking help/cure
- Transformation during welcome feast destroyed the tribe
- Asai forged soul blade from the tragedy and survivors' souls
- Larada may have witnessed or participated in aftermath
Rodina - Mountain City of Life
Characters: [Available for assignment]
Culture: Untouchable by enemies, flourishing with abundance
Location: Mountain peaks above the forest canopy
Defenses: Natural barriers, mystical protections
Details to Develop:
- What makes it "untouchable"?
- Connection to forest floor settlements
- Unique cultural elements
- Potential for sky-based or mountain-adapted heroes
Cultural Framework
Spiritual Beliefs
Goddess Ina Worship:
- Star goddess, mother of Iku
- Divine guidance through celestial patterns
- Natural harmony and balance emphasis
- Soul preservation and ancestor reverence
Ancestral Spirits:
- Connection to deceased tribal members
- Guidance through totem crafting (Larada's specialty)
- Wisdom preservation across generations
- Natural magic channeling
Nature Integration:
- Buildings grown rather than built
- Symbiosis with forest ecosystem
- Plant and animal communication
- Seasonal ceremony cycles
Society Structure
Tribal Council: Representatives from different forest regions
Spiritual Guides: Priests/priestesses of Ina and ancestral spirits
Nature Wardens: Protectors of forest balance and sacred sites
Craft Guilds: Specialists in living architecture, soul work, totem creation
Jungle Ecosystem
Flora: Sentient trees, healing plants, bioluminescent guides
Fauna: Spiritual guide animals, forest protectors, messenger birds
Sacred Sites: Star-viewing clearings, ancestor groves, soul springs
Hidden Dangers: Territorial spirits, corrupted areas, lost ruins
Character Connections
Asai - Soul Blade Wielder
Background: Survivor of Yuu's tribal destruction Weapon: Blade forged from souls of destroyed tribe members Divine Connection: Tribe worshipped Iku's mother (Ina) Current Status: Seeks redemption/justice for his people
Integration Questions:
- How does Asai view Iku (daughter of his goddess)?
- What role did Ina play in his tribe's destruction?
- Does his soul blade have divine blessing or curse?
- Relationship with other Ise survivors?
Larada - Totem Support
Background: Ancestral spirit connection specialist Power Source: Totems channeling ancient tribal wisdom Cultural Role: Spiritual guide and tradition keeper Execute Sharing: Mystical ability to share kills with ADC
Integration Questions:
- Did Larada know Asai's tribe before destruction?
- How do totems connect to soul blade magic?
- Relationship with Goddess Ina worship?
- Role in preserving tribal memories?
Yuu's Impact (If from different world)
The Arrival: Seeking cure from Ina's followers
The Tragedy: Lost control during welcome ceremony
The Aftermath: Destroyed tribal harmony, created soul weapon material
The Legacy: Changed Jabay's openness to outsiders
World Mysteries
The Divine Weapon Creation
Questions:
- Did Goddess Ina approve of the soul blade creation?
- Was the tribal destruction part of divine plan?
- How do gods view soul-forged weapons?
- Connection to "Weapon-Forging Goddess" mentioned in world bible?
Forest Secrets
Ancient Ruins: Pre-tribal civilizations in deep jungle
Sacred Groves: Sites of power connected to star patterns
Spirit Roads: Paths between settlements guided by ancestors
Hidden Depths: Underground networks, root cities, buried temples
Connections to Other Worlds
Ina's Influence: Does star goddess affect other worlds?
Divine Politics: How do Jabay's gods relate to cosmic hierarchy?
Time Guardian Interest: What makes jungle heroes compelling entertainment?
Trade/Contact: Isolation vs connection to multiverse
Environmental Details
Climate Zones
Canopy Level: Ise and other tree-cities, filtered sunlight
Forest Floor: Dense undergrowth, sacred groves, tribal gathering areas
Mountain Peaks: Rodina's elevation, star-viewing platforms
River Systems: Transportation, spiritual cleansing, trade routes
Seasonal Cycles
Star Seasons: Celestial pattern changes affecting magic
Growth Periods: Accelerated plant growth, totem crafting optimal times
Spirit Times: When ancestor communication peaks
Harmony Festivals: Tribal gathering periods, cultural exchange
Sacred Geography
Ina's Clearings: Open areas for star worship and divination
Ancestor Groves: Ancient trees housing tribal spirits
Soul Springs: Water sources connected to spiritual energy
The Heart Tree: Central forest location of ultimate power/mystery
Action Items
- Clarify divine weapon creation - Ina's role in soul blade
- Develop Rodina details - mountain city culture and defenses
- Map forest locations - sacred sites, settlements, dangerous areas
- Define Yuu's impact - how tribal destruction changed Jabay
- Explore connections - other worlds, divine politics, Time Guardian interest
Paradise world with hidden tragedy - perfect for compelling hero recruitment