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'''Jungle Island''' was the largest of the five islands of [[Riven]], and the only one that wasn't restricted to [[Gehn]] and his close followers.
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'''Jungle Island''' was the largest of the five islands of [[Riven]], and the only one that wasn't restricted only to [[Gehn]] and his close followers.  It is notable for containing the jungle and the [[Rivenese]] village.
  
== Geography ==
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== Geography ==  
  
 
=== Jungle ===
 
=== Jungle ===
The jungle, which once spread across almost all of Riven before it broke up into separate islands, was systematically deforested by Gehn until only a small portion of it remained. Inside was the [[wahrk totem]] and the island's [[firemarble dome]]. Bordering the jungle on the lake side, near the firemarble dome, was a deep fissure which exposed an underground magma chamber; an illustration of how fragile and unstable the Age was. A large swath of clear-cut trees was located on the highest part of the island, and a logging cart connected Jungle Island with nearby [[Book Assembly Island]], where the trees were chipped, pulped, and turned into paper for use in new [[Book]]s.
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The jungle once spread across almost all of Riven, but the break up of the islands and the systematic deforestation by Gehn left only a small portion on Jungle Island.  The jungle was thick with vegetation, the branches of the trees leaving the jungle floor almost completely in shadow.  Glowing pools of water dotted the jungle, joined by large mushrooms, some [[Rivenese glowing mushroom|luminescent]] and some [[Rivenese brown mushroom|fruit bearing]]. Deep in the jungle, the [[wahrk totem]] could be found, which guarded the way to the island's [[firemarble dome]]. One of the [[Riven daggers|five giant daggers]] that [[Catherine]] wrote into the Age could be found just off the path.  A volcanic fissure exposed an underground magma chamber on one end of the jungle, exposing just how fragile and unstable the Age was.
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A large swath of clear-cut trees was the result of Gehn's deforestation efforts.  Trees were cut down and piled into a logging cart and transported to [[Book Assembly Island]], where they were chipped, pulped, and turned into paper for use in [[Book]]s.
  
 
=== Lake ===
 
=== Lake ===
The lake was a deep depression which connected to the sea, and was surrounded by a high cliff wall. It was also the hub of native activity on the island. The [[Rivenese village]] sat high on the cliff overlooking the lake, and a variety of other structures were arrayed around its perimeter. Gehn's [[wahrk gallows]] sat directly across the lake from the village, where everyone could see Gehn's victims be fed to his pet [[wahrk]] for their crimes. Gehn would observe these executions from a control chair high above the lake, where he could operate the gallows's iris and show clemency toward the accused. Prior to their execution, prisoners were held in a small cell in the cliff side. The [[Moiety]] had built a secret tunnel behind one of the walls of this cell, and could escape through it back to [[Tay]]. In another corner sat the [[Riven schoolhouse|schoolhouse]], where the Age's children were taught how to read, write, and speak [[D'ni (language)|D'ni]].
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The lake was the center of village life for the Rivenese.  It was contained in a deep depression surrounded by soaring walls of cliffs. The [[Rivenese village]] sat high atop the cliff overlooking the lake.  The village was made up of round adobe huts propped up on wooden stilts.  Various other buildings surrounded the lake including a [[Riven schoolhouse|schoolhouse]], and Gehn's [[wahrk gallows]].  Gehn used the Wahrk Gallows to keep the villagers in line.  Transgressors would be lowered into a cage containing Gehn's pet [[Wahrk]]. Gehn would watch the executions from a throne situated high above the lake.  If he was feeling particularly generous, he might close the gallow's iris and spare the person's life.  But if not, the accused would be fed to the hungry Wahrk. Prior to their execution, prisoners were held in a small cell in the cliff side. The [[Moiety]] had built a [[Moiety caves|secret tunnel]] behind one of the walls of this cell, and could escape through it back to [[Tay]].
  
In the center of the lake was a small spit of rock, on which Gehn built a periscope. It was able to swivel 360 degrees, and was connected to a viewing device on [[Survey Island]]. Through this, Gehn could keep a watchful eye on his subjects without needing to be seen doing so.
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In the center of the lake was a small spit of rock, on which Gehn built a periscope which could swivel 360 degrees.  It was connected to a viewing device on [[Survey Island]], from which Gehn could discretely keep a watchful eye on his subjects.
  
A small submersible which drove along the lake bed on rails connected these various locations. The unique heat-phobic properties of Riven's water created columns of open air where heat from an underground magma chamber rose up to the surface. These columns served as egress points for the submersible, where its driver could get out without getting wet.
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The various locations surrounding the lake could be reached by a small submersible which drove along the lake bed on rails. Heat from an underground magma chamber beneath the lake caused columns of open air to appear throughout the lake. This was a result of the heat-phobic properties of [[Rivenese water]].  The "stations" for the submersible were located in these air columns, allowing people to access the submersible without getting wet.
  
 
=== Sunner Lagoon ===
 
=== Sunner Lagoon ===

Revision as of 04:11, 2 March 2021

Jungle Island
Jungle Island.jpg
Location Riven

Jungle Island was the largest of the five islands of Riven, and the only one that wasn't restricted only to Gehn and his close followers. It is notable for containing the jungle and the Rivenese village.

Geography

Jungle

The jungle once spread across almost all of Riven, but the break up of the islands and the systematic deforestation by Gehn left only a small portion on Jungle Island. The jungle was thick with vegetation, the branches of the trees leaving the jungle floor almost completely in shadow. Glowing pools of water dotted the jungle, joined by large mushrooms, some luminescent and some fruit bearing. Deep in the jungle, the wahrk totem could be found, which guarded the way to the island's firemarble dome. One of the five giant daggers that Catherine wrote into the Age could be found just off the path. A volcanic fissure exposed an underground magma chamber on one end of the jungle, exposing just how fragile and unstable the Age was.

A large swath of clear-cut trees was the result of Gehn's deforestation efforts. Trees were cut down and piled into a logging cart and transported to Book Assembly Island, where they were chipped, pulped, and turned into paper for use in Books.

Lake

The lake was the center of village life for the Rivenese. It was contained in a deep depression surrounded by soaring walls of cliffs. The Rivenese village sat high atop the cliff overlooking the lake. The village was made up of round adobe huts propped up on wooden stilts. Various other buildings surrounded the lake including a schoolhouse, and Gehn's wahrk gallows. Gehn used the Wahrk Gallows to keep the villagers in line. Transgressors would be lowered into a cage containing Gehn's pet Wahrk. Gehn would watch the executions from a throne situated high above the lake. If he was feeling particularly generous, he might close the gallow's iris and spare the person's life. But if not, the accused would be fed to the hungry Wahrk. Prior to their execution, prisoners were held in a small cell in the cliff side. The Moiety had built a secret tunnel behind one of the walls of this cell, and could escape through it back to Tay.

In the center of the lake was a small spit of rock, on which Gehn built a periscope which could swivel 360 degrees. It was connected to a viewing device on Survey Island, from which Gehn could discretely keep a watchful eye on his subjects.

The various locations surrounding the lake could be reached by a small submersible which drove along the lake bed on rails. Heat from an underground magma chamber beneath the lake caused columns of open air to appear throughout the lake. This was a result of the heat-phobic properties of Rivenese water. The "stations" for the submersible were located in these air columns, allowing people to access the submersible without getting wet.

Sunner Lagoon

Main article: Sunner Lagoon

On the shore of Jungle Island, just on the other side of the cliff from the village, was a small lagoon. Sunners would often come to bask on its broad, flat rocks, giving the place its name. A narrow staircase cut through the rock connected the lagoon to the jungle, as well as the maglev station on the far side of the island.