The Jarohi Coast (pronounced jah-ROH-hee) refers both to a stretch of coastline in the eastern Laqto Rainforest as well as to a collection of loosely-connected settlements that can be found there. These communities are particularly infamous for their seasons of piracy, with corsairs who opportunistically strike at ships along the trade routes between Okoton and Kea Racha during the dry season. Though suppressed during the height of the Sangiran Empire, since the empire's collapse the Jarohi corsairs have resumed their activities with vigor.
Geography, flora, and fauna
The Jarohi Coast is a section of coastline where the Laqto Rainforest meets the Mhasmuth Ocean. Steep cliffs are common along most of the coast, rising high above the waters, broken by the valuable coves used as natural harbors. The weather is typically quite hot and humid year-round.
History
Culturally, the Jarohi Coast has long been influenced by Kea Racha, owing primarily to its location between the island and the cities of the Okoton Estuary. In the days of the Sangiran Empire it was not uncommon for imperial ships to be found in the ports of the larger Jarohi cities, which were viewed by imperial advisor-priests as lawless havens to be watched and controlled for the benefit and protection of Sangiran trade. Though this direct influence has waned greatly following the Eternal Suzerain's last death, the cultural ties remain, as evidenced by Jarohi cuisine, language, ships, and for some even names.
Demographics
Most inhabitants of the Jarohi Coast are humans, elves, half-elves, and catfolk.
Culture
Religion
Languages
Society
Piracy
Traditions
Architecture and urbanization
Food and cuisine
Government
Nearly all communities of the Jarohi Coast are informal democracies. Any positions of authority tend to be temporary and only given out of necessity, as familial relations and alliances are used to govern day to day activities. This holds even in the few larger cities of the region, where political life can seem extremely chaotic to outsiders unfamiliar with the long-standing yet uncodified norms that govern it.