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The Witherings is the primary location of the Jungle ecosystem on [[Atys]]. It is controlled by the [[Zoraï]] race, who have all their cities in the central region of [[Cities of Intuition]].

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==Overview==
The Witherings continent is made up of only 6 regions. The inner 3 regions are notoriously maze-like, while the outer 3 are largely open jungle. The continent is being encroached on from all sides by the [[Goo]], and there is a [[kitin]] nest in each of the 3 corners, though 2 are currently abandoned.

The continent has 3 openings down into the [[Prime Roots]], as well as a direct route to the [[Burning Desert]] on it's far western end.

== Geography ==
=== Regions ===
*[[Cities of Intuition]]
*[[Grove of Umbra]]
*[[Haven of Purity]]
*[[Knot of Dementia]]
*[[Maiden Grove]]
*[[Void]]

===Map===
* ''click a region''
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=== Settlements ===
*[[Hoï-Cho]]
*[[Jen-Laï]]
*[[Min-Cho]]
*[[Zora]]

=== Active Outposts ===
*[[Qai-Du Workshop]]
*[[Sai-Shun Stronghold]]
*[[Demons Crossroads Diplomatic Outpost]]
*[[Great Outback Workshop]]
*[[Gu-Qin Workshop]]
*[[Lost Valley Stronghold]]
*[[Zo-Kian Ruins Workshop]]

==Highlights==
[[File:Continent jungle.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The Jungle]]
The [[Zoraï]] have established their enchanting towns and villages in the jungle where the [[Sap]] flows in abundance and nourishes the thriving flora. Despite the welcoming and colourful labyrinth of plant life, the perils are manifold. The jungle in many areas is beset by the pestilent [[goo]] - a cancer that nibbles inexorably at life ravaging habitats, plants and bearing forth hideous monsters. However, the experienced explorer will be rewarded by the many beautiful resources that can be found here like precious amber.

===Climate===

The climate of the jungle is variable, the perfect tranquillity may be suddenly broken by the clash of thunder and raging storms.

==Tribes==
The Witherings have a moderate population of tribes. Most regions of the jungle are home to two tribes having to share the region, but unlike in the [[Verdant Heights]], most of these tribes manage to indeed share the region peacefully, and none of these tribes are directly at war with eachother. There is still a stark contrast between the central region and the outlying regions though. The central regions are home to the [[Icon Worshippers]], [[Hamazans of the Dead Seed]], [[Shadow Runners]], [[Tutors]] and the [[Company of the Eternal Tree]]. Tribes that, although greatly varying in their goals and means, at least all follow the Kami and are on speaking terms with the Zoraï . The outlying regions however, harbor mostly tribes who follow the Karavan, many of which also study the Goo. The [[Antikamis]], [[Goo Heads]], [[Black Circle]] and [[Master of the Goo]] are all made up of sinister fanatics who are outright hostile to the Zoraï nation, and indeed no other government has to fend off so many dangerous tribes as the [[Zoraï]] one. Lastly, the intelligent Gibbaï of the [[Gibads]] tribe also hide deep in the jungle, living there peacefully unless provoked.

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==See also==
* [[Zoraï]]

* [[Aeden Aqueous]], ''home of the [[Tryker]]''
* [[Burning Desert]], ''home of the [[Fyros]]''
* [[Verdant Heights]], ''home of the [[Matis]]''

* [[Prime Roots]]
* [[Nexus Minor]]

* [[New Lands]]
* [[Old Lands]]

{{Areas Jungle}}

[[Category:Continents]]
[[Category:New Lands]]
[[Category:Surface regions]]

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[[fr:Pays Malade]]