Malatra

Malatra was a jungle land in the south of Kara-Tur. In these lands there existed political states which were quite different in their culture and inhabitants from the rest of Kara-Tur. There were three states Purang, Laotan and the Kuong Kingdom.

Boundaries in these lands were irrelevant and many hapless adventurers and merchants met death here. In the dense jungles, swamps and misty mountains, are found a lot of terrible creatures and native wild tribes did not know the meaning of mercy. In these lands even experienced locals did not go far from the cities, and did not know what was happening in the heart of these wild lands.

The Land
In these lands there were three organized states. Purang, Laotan, and Kuong.The first represented a semi-primitive tribe much more developmentally advanced than other tribes. The second was strongly reminiscent of the culture and customs of the northern states of Shou Lung and Tu Lung. The third had its own unique culture and history, and was located in the deep jungle.

Geography
Malatra was practically covered by deep jungle but there are also existed small hilly areas. Shorelines as well had virtually no jungle, and many cities were located there. Several mountain ranges such as Himasla Mountains, Akashnu Mountains and Intan Mountains could also be seen poking above the treeline. There were also many villages and relatively large cities sprawling across all Malatra.

Cities
Northern Malatra was dominated by countryside and many small villages were scattered over this territory. Most of the houses were made of bamboo and roofs were made of palm leaves. These roofs were very useful for protection against rain and insects. Usually such constructions were common in tribal lands and Purang, though the Seng of Laothan had more impressive buildings. For example, a noble's house would be built from strong wood delivered from the rain forest, and many of these homes could reach a height of 2 meters. Some defenses in Laothan were made out of stone but most city buildings were crafted mostly of wood.

In the Kuong Kingdom most of the buildings in villages were made of wood or bamboo, and raised above the ground for protection from wild animals and monsters. In the cities, the majority of homes were made of strong wood and houses of nobles or important public buildings create from the stone. Usually stone quarried away from cities and hauled many miles. Many stone buildings were often painted and had beautiful murals. The central core of the city is a temple around which are placed less important buildings shops,taverns etc. Temples are usually the most beautiful buildings in the city. Also fortresses often build of stone too.

Agriculture and Commerce
In Malatra lands cultivated mainly rice,fruit and vegetables. In the lands of Laotan most cultivated rice, fields which is located nearby by villages. In the jungle areas Kuong rice cultivation as less common, village often have to move from place to place to find a suitable land. Because of unfertile land in the jungle, in Kuong kingdom rice little popular and fruit cultivation much more common here. Also Purang hill tribes used farming and feed mainly on fruits and meat.

Other Resources
The Seng are skilled workers in leather and wood,but trade few of their goods outside their own country.Silver for jewelry producing near Kwang Tre and than selling out by Laotan merchants throughout all Malatra. Kuong masters with a stone,this testifies their magnificent temples and carvings. Malatra rich of natural resources, many metals exists here. Many native tribes including Purang tribes use their hunting skills to catch a variety of exotic animals and sell them in cities.

Mythology
At a time when were no people, goddess Indra straddled his elephant and traveled across the sky. Where passed a beast there he remained his mark as mountains lakes and rivers. Thus was created Malatra. Soon the goddess Indra unleashed a dispute with shies brother Yama who claimed that the land should go to him. Indra can not take shes land back, then she cried and sends rain or terrible hurricanes on Malatra. At the same time Yama settled the land by people and animals and still looked after their affairs.

History
When God Yama populated the land Malatra by demigods who lived on it for centuries, but eventually decreased in size gods lost their ability and evolved in ordinary people who inhabit now Malatra land. This heavenly origin stronger reflected in  Kuong Kingdom where the priests are considered the closest descendants of the gods. Meanwhile, although Malatra its history was protected from invaders thanks to its rainforests it has also led to a civilization in these lands are still not up to par.

Places of Interest
Bang Nu

Binkohn

Kompoa

Parmahana

Suranatra

Tua Koh

Visrana

Behind the scenes
Malatra is modeled after India,and Indochina