Underbrush

The Underbrush is the name given to the land residing within The Great Divide that is covered almost entirely by the alien jungle's canopy. It is a dark, dank, and wet place. Ridden with unknown diseases, insects of unknown origin, as well as horrifically twisted versions of Pavonas wildlife, the Underbrush is a dangerous place. Few dare venture into it's hostile unknowns without a guide. Some foolhardy 'adventurers' seek to tame the great unknown that is the Underbrush. Fewer return from their venture. But those who succeed, go on to become unbelievably rich as opening up a new route through The Great Divide is an important task few accomplish.

Wildlife
The Wildlife has been horrifically twisted by the strange alien lifeforms that inhabit the Underbrush. Sha'hal lay dormant in the forests, awaiting a chance to take up a host and infect them with a mutagenic chemical that triggers horrific mutations in the host. Both beast and man fall prey to this arachnid, often producing very disturbing outcomes.

Carving
Pathing through the Underbrush should not be considered lightly. It is a dangerous place, filled with deadly fauna, beast, and the mutated remains of those fell prey to the Sha'hal. Due to the highly volatile nature of the Underbrush, routes are constantly shifting. As old ones fall prey to the ever-shifting nature, new ones are carved out by experienced Carvers. This has since become a profession, even with it's own guild of Carvers. 'Carving' as it has come to be known, is an extremely high-risk high-reward venture that remains a constant source of danger and wealth.