Great Jura Forest

**Great Jura Forest** ｢ジュラの大森林, *jura no dai shinrin*｣, is a large woodland situated at the center of the Magic Continent. It is under the dominion of Demon Lord Rimuru Tempest.

## Background

For a long time, the Great 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 and had been his territory for centuries. Under the influence of his magical energy, the forest expanded and grew to cover a vast amount of land. When the Dryads and Treants led by Treyni sought a new home, after the incarnation of the Elemental Queen at the time perished, Veldora welcomed them with open arms. The Dryads happily took up the task of maintaining order in the forest, with Veldora as its guardian. Under the two, the monsters in the forest enjoyed security from outside forces.

Until Veldora's disappearance from the forest, the demon lords had a mutual pact in place that forbade them from stepping foot there, to prevent Veldora's seal from being undone. Due to the presence of the dragon, even in his sealed state, his presence alone was presumably enough to deter the Eastern Empire from invading. The monsters of the forest were under the impression that they received divine protection from the Storm Dragon - that was why they could live inside that brutal surge of magic power it emitted. Though it was unpleasant, it was because of his existence that external 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. Some of the forest was 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 Great 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.

## Treant Settlement

The treant community inhabit an isolated part of the forest. Stemming from their inability to leave their dwelling, the dryads act in their stead and work to protect the forest from any potential evil-doers.

After both groups reunited with Ramiris, their settlement got transferred to Floor 95 of The Dungeon, where they live in harmony with the elves.

## Known Inhabitants

Since the establishment of Jura Tempest Federation, races living in the forest has increased, some of them inhabiting The Dungeon.

* Goblins
* Ogres
* Lizardmen
* Orcs
* Dryads
* Treants
* Elves
* Tengu
* Gozu
* Mezu
* Dragons
* Humans
* Undead
* Daemons
* Elementals
* Insectars
* Cryptids