Tambyani

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Located near the equator, this tropical country has savannas to the north and south. It also has a rainforest stretching from the central region to the west. Tambyani is rich in natural resources, including gold, diamonds, and other various minerals. Economic development never took place in Tambyani, primarily because of its heavy reliance on imports and lack of arable land due to its topography and climate. As such, Tambyani has to rely on mining and tourism to sustain its economy.

Rail tours are particularly popular in Tambyani, billed as "the silk that connects pearls." Due to the state of the country's economy, the gap between rich and poor is considered excessive, leaving the poor willing to seek short-term gains at the cost of long-term effects through acts such as deforestation for farming land to grow whatever outsiders are interested in buying.

Due to the specific geography and economy depicted in the nation, it is suspected to roughly correspond to the real-world Democratic Republic of Congo.

Regions

Shanya

Shanya, a diverse city with residents and visitors of many colors and styles of dress, is described as "the heart of Tambyani" and is home to a large resort with many attractions. Some of these include an ecological park that allows tourists to catch a glimpse of what a deeper tour of the rainforest can offer, as well as an Indigenous Arts Museum. Outside the resort, an artificial beach, folk custom street, museum with a culture exhibit and ancient fossil display, and recreational business district are all recommended to tourists.

Amma Savanna

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Amma Savanna is the largest savanna in Tambyani, surrounding the Imana Rainforest in the shape of a horseshoe. It is a Tambyani playground for the large animals that roam the savanna. Every year starting from March and lasting until October, the savanna welcomes the rainy season. The dry season starts from November and lasts until February. The luscious green savanna during the rainy season is a stark contrast to the withered vegetation during the dry season. Many tourists favor visiting the savanna during the rainy season, so Tambyani is offering a round-trip train ride across the country to provide tourists with a sightseeing experience.

Amma Savanna is named for the god Amma. Residents of the area are said to be "born hospitable," welcoming guests with a special dance and allowing them to participate in their traditions, including a special class teaching visitors to weave grass and straw.

Kulu Mines

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Situated in the northern part of Amma Savanna, Kulu Mines is the most famous diamond mine in Tambyani. Its mining operations have lasted for hundreds of years, producing tens of thousands of carats of diamonds each year. Many local citizens make their living from the mine, which accounts for half of Tambyani's economy.

Although Kulu is the largest mine in Tambyani, working conditions there are poor and in violation of local labor laws, with managers deducting workers' pay with questionable cause. A recent conflict between the workers and managers has caused the local government to get involved with the mining operation, promising independent supervision and restoration of lost wages.

Laide River Canyon

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In the northern part of Tambyani, there is a famous tourist attraction called the Laide River Canyon, which is a natural attraction that one cannot pass up the opportunity to visit. Clouds above the canyon move away to reveal the breathtaking scenery underneath, as indigenous villages are located on both sides of the river.

Some attractions in the area include the Blossoms River Valley, with a stunning man-made flora display on either side of the river, and the Canyon of Lovers, which is known for its two-person canoeing experience. Specialty dishes of the area include Moissan Roast Chicken and Tilapia Bean Soup.

The Laide River is fed in part by the Kulu Bay River, which runs directly under the Kulu Mine.

Mangrove Forest

Situated between Shanya and Imana Rainforest, the mangrove forest is dense and expansive. Within the trees is a tourist park known simply as "Mangrove Park," where visitors can try activities such as canoeing and ziplining. Less active visitors may wander an Enchanted Trail, in which mangroves are specially shaped to give visitors the feeling of walking through a fairy tale world, or a Root Carving Art Museum, which also hosts a class in root carving on its first floor.

A local delicacy in the Mangrove Park is barbecued mangrove worms.

Imana Rainforest

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The Imana Rainforest is a low-lying rainforest basin in central Tambyani surrounded by the Amma Savanna. Tambyani natives call it "Green Pearl", named after its dense forests and diverse animals and plants. Considered sacred by the natives, the rainforest is home to countless insect species, birds and mammals, and rare endangered plants. However, the rainforest is now in ecological peril due to over-exploitation. Tambyani government has been looking for ways to preserve the rainforest.

Tambyani's government has reached an agreement with the Pax Group to set up a new tourism-centered rainforest nature reserve, with some area dedicated to sustainable tourism and ecological entertainment and other areas focused on protecting rare plants native to the rainforest.

The rainforest home to the parrot flower, a plant that was previously thought to be extinct with impressive potential to combat autoimmune conditions. However, this flower can easily be confused with the common parrot plant, which has caused conflict in the area when residents clear land to grow large fields of the plant expecting riches.

Napo Jungle

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This jungle is located at the edge of the Imana Rainforest and home to natives who have depended on the rainforest for generations. Large areas of it remain unexplored and exotic species of plants have yet to be uncovered.
	DAVIS: I get excited just thinking about the exotic plants that might be in the Napo Jungle, waiting to be discovered.

The indigenous village in the southern part of Napo Jungle is very welcoming to guests. One of their customs is to prepare a special sour drink for visitors; those who can finish it in one gulp are said to be recognized by the villagers' deities. Visitors may also participate in an autumn fishing festival with the villagers, who are especially proud of a roast pork dish made by wrapping meat in banana leaves and grilling over a charcoal fire. More adventurous tourists can try a unique ant sauce, said to taste of ginger and lemongrass.

Napo Jungle is the site of a Pax Group Bio-Research station cataloging flora in the jungle and experimenting on parrot flowers. Recently, local indigenous populations have agreed to help the research station cultivate the parrot flower on a larger scale using a combination of ancient and modern wisdom, which it is hoped will lead to increased prosperity throughout the rainforest.

Rainforest Reserve

A larger and older rainforest reserve than the one planned to be built elsewhere in the rainforest, this site's primary purpose is academic research. This reserve, funded and built by the Pax Group in roughly 2023-2024, hosts over 400 kinds of rare plants.

Some of the flora and fauna known to grow here are purple joy water lilies, blue morpho butterflies, and spider monkeys.

Culture

Cuisine

Tambyani's guidebooks prominently feature "adventurous" local dishes that are considered highly exotic outside the nation, such as roasted ants, stuffed cicada pupae, and grilled scorpions. Traditional dishes that appeal to a wider palate include black bean and orange rice, hearts of palm salad, and coconut shrimp with black beans.

Religion and Mysticism

The people of Tambyani worship the god Amma, who is said to have gifted Tambyani a golden diamond in ancient times. This diamond transformed the land, which was originally a desert, into a prosperous and fertile one. Indigenous people wear jewelry that look like diamonds to honor Amma and their other gods.

The traditional Tambyani way of making a wish is to tie a sturdy and blooming flower around one's wrist and wish upon it; this will see one's wish blessed by the Flower God.

The various tribes of the rainforest have unique totems so that the gods know which tribe's prayers are being buried in the earth during the annual Habira festival, in which the village gives thanks for the past year of the rainforest god's protection and buries wooden carvings to ask for another year. The Imana tribe in particular has a totem featuring a harpy eagle, which are revered for their strength and fidelity.

Current Residents

Gerry Atkins
杰里 (傑利) • ジェリー • 제리

"To the mine, we're nothing but robots."

Gender: Male
Occupation: Miner
Bio: Gerry is a miner who works in the Kulu mine. He was recently injured in a protest that occurred due to poor working conditions.

Appears in: Romantic Rail Getaway (Luke's route)

Leyla Casey
莱拉 (萊拉) • アッカ • 아카

"Napo Jungle is truly beautiful. After a busy day at work, we usually head to the jungle to sightsee and relax."

Gender: Female
Occupation: Researcher, Napo Biological Research Station, Pax Group
Bio: Leyla is a Pax Group researcher stationed at the Napo Biological Research Station. overseeing Pax's nature reserve and research on Imana Rainforest's parrot flowers.

Appears in: Romantic Rail Getaway (Marius' route)

Elias Page
邹浩 (鄒浩) • 広井大空 • 주호연

"Our attitudes only lasted about half a day..."

Gender: Male
Occupation: Ranger, Cold Steel Anti-Poaching Association
Bio: Elias Page is a former student of Luke Pearce who moved to Tambyani to join the Cold Steel Anti-Poaching Association after retiring from the Unnamed Nation's special forces. He and his twin brother, Kai Page, are both fond of animals and hope to protect them; Elias is particularly fond of giraffes.

Appears in: Luke "Peaceful Place"

Kai Page
邹凯 (鄒凱) • 広井大地 • 주호진

"It's so nice to meet someone from home in a foreign country!"

Gender: Male
Occupation: Ranger, Cold Steel Anti-Poaching Association
Bio: Kai Page is a former student of Luke Pearce who moved to Tambyani to join the Cold Steel Anti-Poaching Association after retiring from the Unnamed Nation's special forces. He and his twin brother, Elias Page, are both fond of animals and hope to protect them; Kai is particularly fond of elephants.

Appears in: Luke "Peaceful Place"

Akha
阿卡 • アッカ • 아카

"If the economy does well, then the locals will be more motivated to collaborate with us on future projects."

Gender: Male
Occupation: Rainforest Expert, Pax Group
Bio: Anka is an employee of the Pax Group overseeing Pax's nature reserve and research on Imana Rainforest's parrot flowers.

Appears in: Romantic Rail Getaway (Marius' route)

Mark
马克 (馬克) • マーク • 마크

"All in all, I don't want to be taken advantage of anymore!"

Gender: Male
Occupation: Miner
Bio: Mark is a miner in the Kulu Mine who's said to be extremely kind despite his occasional temper. He recently sparked unrest between the workers and mine managers when he dug up a large golden diamond; elated, he couldn't help but tell others, which made the mine managers claim it as their own. The conflict escalated until multiple other miners were injured, and Mark himself took the diamond and leapt into the river 10m below. While Mark survived with minor injuries and returned home to his son, the diamond was ultimately lost in the river.

Appears in: Romantic Rail Getaway (Luke's route)

Location Gallery

Occurrences
RRG Marius' Route: Enjoying the Resort	Entertainment Beach

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Marius "Will of the Trees"	Imana Rainforest Village
Marius "Will of the Trees"	Tribe Warehouse
RRG Luke's Route: The Missing Mark	Villager's Home

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Luke "Peaceful Place"	Elephant Shelter
Marius "Will of the Trees"	Inside the Residence

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Luke "Peaceful Place"	Elephant Sanctuary
RRG Marius' Route: Research Station Visit	Napo Bio-Research Station

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Luke "Peaceful Place"	Elephant Sanctuary

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RRG Luke's Route: Warmth of the Palm	Mine Garden

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RRG Luke's Route: Special Plan	Rail Trip Station
RRG Marius' Route: Rainforest Invitation	Rail Trip Station

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RRG Luke's Route: Interesting Facts	Shanya Artificial Beach

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Marius "Will of the Trees"	Imana Rainforest Village
RRG Marius' Route: Cheerful Intentions	Shanya Resort Area
RRG Marius' Route: New Plan	Imana Rainforest Village

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Luke "Peaceful Place"
RRG Luke's Route: Golden Smile
RRG Luke's Route: Haze of the Mines	Amma Savanna
RRG Luke's Route: Weight of the Truth	Tambyani National Park