Great Jura Forest

Jura Forest, also known as the Forest of Jura or the The Great Forest of Jura, is a large woodland situated at the center of the continent. It is under the dominion of Demon Lord Rimuru Tempest.

Background
For a long time, the Jura Forest had served as a buffer zone, mitigating direct confrontation between countries. It's unknown whether the land started off barren or was already a forest, but it was inhabited by Storm Dragon Veldora many centuries ago and had been his territory ever since. Under the influence of his magical energy, the forest expanded from its initial state and grew to cover a vast amount of land. When the Dryads and Treants led by Treyni seeked a new home after the incarnation of the Spirit Queen they served at the time died, Veldora generously took them in and gave them a home. The Dryads graciously took up the task of maintaining order in the forest, with Veldora being its guardian. Under the two, the monsters in the forest enjoyed security from outside forces.

Up until Rimuru took Veldora into his stomach, the demon lords had a mutual pact in place that forbade them from touching the forest, to prevent Veldora's seal from being undone. And due to the presence of the dragon, even in his sealed state, his presence alone was enough to deter the Eastern Empire from invading. The monsters of the forest were under the impression that they received divine protection from Storm Dragon Veldora. That was why they could live inside that brutal surge of magic power produced by Veldora. Even though it was unpleasant, it was because of his existence that aggression was impossible.

After Rimuru's coronation as demon lord and his induction into the Octagram, he was granted ownership of the entire Jura Forest. Much of the forest had been leveled in establishing Tempest, and future developing cities and villages now required permission from Demon Lord Rimuru to access the forest's resources.

Geography
There are three paths leading to the center of the Jura forest. One runs from the Canaat Mountain range; the other along the Great Ameld river. These connect the north and south forests. But this is not a straight path, as the river runs east along the way. One can cross where the Ameld river meets the Eastern Empire’s river. However, there is no route that can support a large army.

Lake Siss
A lake found in the center of the Jura Forest. A marshland surrounds the lake and is controlled by the Lizardmen. Countless caves surround their lands, forming a natural labyrinth thwarting any invasion. Protected by the land itself, the Lizardmen peacefully ruled over the lake. The western route was home to the Ogre’s village before its annihilation. The marshes are also located in the west.

Known Inhabitants
The races living in the forest has increased, some of them inhabiting the Labyrinth


 * Goblins
 * Ogres
 * Lizardmen
 * Orcs
 * Dryads
 * Treants
 * Elves
 * Tengu
 * Gozu
 * Mezu
 * Dragons
 * Humans
 * Undead
 * Demons
 * Spirits
 * Insectoids
 * Cryptids

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