Ahê-vîke Forest

Ahê-vîke Forest

Ahê-vîke Forest
Example forest terrain
Area8003 km2 (4973 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation10115 m (-9763 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation68 cm/y (26 in/y)
Population291462
Rural Pop219834
Urban Pop71628
MDI6
Naming
Native nameAhê-vîke Forest
Pronunciation/ˈahɘ/ /ˈvɪke/
Direct Translation[simple] [empire]
TranslationImperial Forest

The Ahê-vîke Forest (/ˈahɘ/ /ˈvɪke/ Imperial [simple] [empire]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Endless Peaks region. Ahê-vîke Forest is a relatively typical forest for Endless Peaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ahê-vîke Forest has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Ahê-vîke Forest receives an average of 68 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Ahê-vîke Forest covers an area of nearly 8003 km2 (4973 mi2), and an average elevation of 10115 m (-9763 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ahê-vîke Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Ahê-vîke Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Ahê-vîke Forest has an MDI of 6, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Ahê-vîke Forest are:



People and Culture

Imperial Warning: The following section of this document deals with biological race. In deference to the traditions of Eyomic peoples, we have foregone town-specific racial census. However, as our culture lacks a taboo for classification of peoples by their biology and such information is highly important for our medical practices amongst other institutions, we have stated the racial demographics of this region. We do not do so to sew the seeds of disunity. We do not do so to belittle or bemoan any group. Such issues are why we use the term 'peoples' rather than races, cultures, or species.

In respect to this universal cultural element, we have split racial classification by culture while keeping the name of each race for our own purposes. Should you see the same race listed more than once in the following section, this is to designate a major cultural division within a race.

The Ahê-vîke Forest is home to 291462 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Dwarves, 29% Dwarves, 3% Dwarves, 5% Imperial, 5% Tanuki, 3% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Ahê-vîke Forest is's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes, as well as a unique literary festival and a arcane festival.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Ahê-vîke Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and sharing wealth and goods with others.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Ahê-vîke Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Ahê-vîke Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and social progress toward some eventual utopia.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Ahê-vîke Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and individual rights and freedom of action.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Ahê-vîke Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and piety and devotion to the gods.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Ahê-vîke Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Local Religion

The Ahê-vîke Forest is overseen by Potentate Zelo Lealhmær Oent, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 37% of the population self-report as devout. The Ahê-vîke Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Ahê-vîke Forest is predominantly economicly reiant on Endless Peaks's export of Stone, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Ahê-vîke Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 8. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 8 means there are 8 locations within the Ahê-vîke Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ahê-vîke Forest is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ahê-vîke Forest are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

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