The Gapo (Seasonal Flooding)
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## Overview The **Gapo** refers to the seasonally flooded forests of the Amazon basin which complicate travel to the plateau. ## Mechanics and Rules * **Seasonal Obstacle**: From December to May, the river rises nearly forty feet, flooding the banks and creating lagoons. This region is too marshy for foot-travel and too shallow for boating. * **Temporal Pressure**: Challenger was forced to abandon his first expedition because the "wet season" had arrived and his stores were exhausted. ## Narrative Significance It adds a layer of temporal pressure to any expedition, requiring precise timing to avoid being trapped or drowned.
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