Ashthorn Forest

Ashthorn Forest

Ashthorn Forest
Example forest terrain
Area16098 km2 (10004 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation11073 m (-6620 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation199 cm/y (78 in/y)
Population211358
Rural Pop145722
Urban Pop65636
MDI1
Naming
Native nameAshthorn Forest
Pronunciationashthorn /ˈfɔrəst/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationAshthorn Forest

The Ashthorn Forest (ashthorn /ˈfɔrəst/ Ashthorn [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Ancestor's Range region. Ashthorn Forest is a relatively typical forest for Ancestor's Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ashthorn Forest has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°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 Ashthorn Forest receives an average of 199 cm/y (78 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Ashthorn Forest covers an area of nearly 16098 km2 (10004 mi2), and an average elevation of 11073 m (-6620 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ashthorn Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Ashthorn Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Ashthorn Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Ashthorn Forest, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. Travelers are advised to heed warning signs and read any warning brochures provided by local authorities in order to avoid known monster habitats.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Ashthorn 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 Ashthorn Forest is home to 211358 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Constructs, 25% Constructs, 5% Dwarves, 8% Dwarves, 5% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Ashthorn Forest is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to lawful authority and excellence in one’s profession or trade, as well as a unique sun festival and a beer festival.

Construct

The Construct subculture native to the Ashthorn Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and harmony with nature and existing life.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Ashthorn Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Ashthorn Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 building things in service of their posterity and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Ashthorn Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Ashthorn Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and personal development and limit-pushing.

Local Religion

The Ashthorn Forest is overseen by Potentate Rhetyx Korome Damontus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 13% of the population self-report as devout. The Ashthorn 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

Ashthorn Forest has its economic roots in Ancestor's Range's export of Stone, but has developed its own machines industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Ashthorn Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Ashthorn Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ashthorn Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ashthorn Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

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POI