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| ==== Amphibians and Reptilian Fauna: ==== | ==== Amphibians and Reptilian Fauna: ==== |
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| * [[Naka Tula]] – Deadly, two-headed snake. Primarily preys on [[bero_hiki|Bero Hiki]] worms. | * [[Naka Tula]] – Low, winged cave predator native to both the karst systems of the Asari Region and the volcanic tunnel networks of the Ralar Region. |
| * [[Kaon Loper|Kaon Loper]] – Long-legged amphibian with a translucent skin. Leaps between tree branches and emits luminous pulses to communicate. | * [[Kaon Loper|Kaon Loper]] – Long-legged amphibian with a translucent skin. Leaps between tree branches and emits luminous pulses to communicate. |
| * [[Razorfrill Gecko|Razorfrill Gecko]] – Small, arboreal predator with extendable frills used to startle prey. Known to cling to the underside of branches and leap onto targets. | * [[Razorfrill Gecko|Razorfrill Gecko]] – Small, arboreal predator with extendable frills used to startle prey. Known to cling to the underside of branches and leap onto targets. |
| The [[the_honga|Honga Tribe]] is the largest tribe within the Tropical Forest. Their nomadic tradition, called Shai Zaong ("Cycle of Life"), leads them along the entire course of the [[arla_river|Arla River]] from its source in the [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]] to its mouth at [[lake_arla|Lake Arla]]. While the Honga pass through other territories, they spend the majority of their nomadic lives within the boundaries of the Tropical Forest. Their spiritual and cultural identity is deeply rooted in its cycles and habitats. | The [[the_honga|Honga Tribe]] is the largest tribe within the Tropical Forest. Their nomadic tradition, called Shai Zaong ("Cycle of Life"), leads them along the entire course of the [[arla_river|Arla River]] from its source in the [[atrana_mountains|Atrana Mountains]] to its mouth at [[lake_arla|Lake Arla]]. While the Honga pass through other territories, they spend the majority of their nomadic lives within the boundaries of the Tropical Forest. Their spiritual and cultural identity is deeply rooted in its cycles and habitats. |
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| Exohuman presence in the forest was minimal, mostly limited to early ecological surveys during the [[beta_age|Beta Age]]. However, in 2627, Exohumans founded the settlement of [[hope|Hope]], which remains the only permanent Exohuman community in the forest. Known as the "Granary of the People," Hope had a population of 4,000 by the 2635 census and plays a pivotal role in the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settler's]] and the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation's]] agricultural and pottery industries. Its founding and the development of surrounding farmland led to early conflicts with the Honga, as some of the cultivated areas lay on sacred land or obstructed traditional paths. | [[the_humans|Exohuman]] presence in the forest began after the crash landing of the starship [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]] in the early [[beta_age|Beta Age]], which brought the first exohuman settlers to [[planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]. In the years following the crash, the survivors began exploring the region, conducting scientific surveys, and attempting to understand the native ecosystems. These efforts continued until the enactment of the [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]], which restricted further exploration in tribal territories. Despite these limitations, two major Exohuman settlements were established within or near the Tropical Forest: |
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| | * **[[hope|Hope]]**, founded in 2627, became a major agricultural hub. With a population of 4,000 Exohumans (as of the 2635 census), it is the oldest and most productive Exohuman community in the forest. The development of surrounding farmland led to early conflicts with the Honga, as some cultivated areas encroached on sacred sites or disrupted traditional migration routes. |
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| | *** [[new_kourou|New Kourou]]**, the administrative capital of the [[free_state_of_settlers|Free State of Settlers]] and it's successor the [[federal_confederation|Federal Confederation]], is located at the western fringe of the Tropical Forest, where dense jungle transitions into open savannah. While the settlement's core is more urban, sections of the forest still extend into its outskirts. New Kourou plays a key role in governance, diplomacy, and scientific advancement. |
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