The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest (/ɑˈbɑjə/ /əˈʧʊræ/ Harshbuilt [mean] [craft]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Bulwark region. Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is a relatively typical forest for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest receives an average of 291 cm/y (114 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest covers an area of nearly 15915 km2 (9891 mi2), and an average elevation of 6014 m (19730 ft) above sea level.
The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are as follows:
The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Âbâyà àchûræ 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 Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are:
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 Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is home to 294362 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Wareneese, 18% Hobgoblins, 1% Hobgoblins, 7% Imperial, 6% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include leadership and charisma in the group and subtlety and indirectness of action, as well as a unique literary festival and a folk festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Imperial subculture native to the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Imperial subculture native to the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is overseen by Potentate Ruruer Phint Akandra, a god serving within The Amazons, the region's principal religion. Approximately 59% of the population self-report as devout. The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Âbâyà àchûræ Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 28. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 28 means there are 28 locations within the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Âbâyà àchûræ Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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