Nangalore

Nangalore was a lush garden located half a mile from the River Olung in Chult. It was built on the request of Queen Zalkoré. As of the late 15 century DR, the gardens lay in ruins and make the perfect lair for the queen-turned-medusa.

Description
The gardens of Nangalore were filled with lush creepers and jungle plants, and stone statues in various states of ruin stood around the vast complex. Three main domed areas lay in the father parts of the garden, some having collapsed and fallen deeper into the jungles of Chult.

Some carvings and statues were defaced when Zalkoré unleashed her anger at the different sculptures throughout the complex, leaving behind many different messages to go with them.

Geographical Features
The whole garden of Nangalore was built from stones and was situated close enough to the River Olung that the entrance of the gardens was flooded by the river's water, allowing for easier access by canoe.

Flora & Fauna
Among the ruins, many jungle plants grew along with some hallucinogenic flora as well as myriad types of poisonous plants and animals. Some dangerous plants found within the garden included yellow musk creepers, mantraps, tri-flower fronds, and other hallucinogenic plants.

Many poisonous types of animals took refuge in Nangalore including poisonous snakes, giant spiders, and even flying monkeys. It was said that a band of three chwingas lived in one of the domes somewhere in the eastern part of the garden. Zalkoré used eblises as spies and messengers, some of which also populated the vast garden.

History
The Hanging Garden of Dreams, or Ka-Nanji in Old Omuan, was constructed under the rule of Queen Zalkoré by her closest commander and consort, Thiru-taya. Once Zalkoré became corrupted and turned into a medusa by bargaining with erinyes, the army made the queen abdicate the throne. Zalkoré was then exiled by her highest generals, believed to include Thiru-taya, and all of his statues were defaced by Zalkoré in her rage.

Ka-Nanji came to be called Nangalore, meaning the Garden of Lost Dreams, after Zalkoré was brought the ashes of Thiru-taya. After the sad turning of events, Zalkoré started cultivating hallucinogenic plants in Nangalore, for only their drugging effects could bring back the face of Thiru-taya.

Rumors & Legends
Somewhere within the ruins of Nangalore, a mage had perished in an assassin vine attack, and had in his possession a folding boat.

Inhabitants
The Omuan queen Zalkoré, dwelt within the garden's walls, and after her transformation into a medusa the gardens became her permanent lair.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Tomb of Annihilation