The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands (/ˈbɪʃɘ/ /ˈcɘkè/ Tail [flat] [limb]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Ancestor's Range region. Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Ancestor's Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands receives an average of 73 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands covers an area of nearly 7488 km2 (4653 mi2), and an average elevation of 7342 m (-18861 ft) above sea level.
The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woodland, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are as follows:
The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands, 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 Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands 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 Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are home to 169549 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Tanuki, 17% Taurans, 11% Dwarves, 6% Fae, 8% Tanuki, 5% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and prosperity and accruing material wealth, as well as a unique relic festival and a wine festival.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 courage and valiance in danger and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Tauran subculture native to the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Fae subculture native to the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and justice and fairness between people.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Elf subculture native to the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Dryotz Simonw Fren, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 26% of the population self-report as devout. The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 42. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 42 means there are 42 locations within the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Bîthê-cêkè Woodlands are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
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