The Bothê-deqê Forest (/ˈboθɘ/ /ˈdeqɘ/ Newleaf [current] [foliage]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Divheim region. Bothê-deqê Forest is a relatively typical forest for Divheim, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Bothê-deqê Forest has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). The Bothê-deqê Forest receives an average of 281 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Bothê-deqê Forest covers an area of nearly 18419 km2 (11447 mi2), and an average elevation of 987 m (3238 ft) above sea level.
The Bothê-deqê Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Bothê-deqê Forest are as follows:
The Bothê-deqê Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Bothê-deqê 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 Bothê-deqê 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 Bothê-deqê Forest is home to 562068 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Sylvin, 10% Hobgoblins, 16% Dwarves, 7% Dwarves, 6% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Bothê-deqê Forest is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends, as well as a unique theater festival and a religious festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Bothê-deqê Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and conquest and domination of others.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Bothê-deqê Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Bothê-deqê Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Quenn subculture native to the Bothê-deqê Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Kivu subculture native to the Bothê-deqê Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Bothê-deqê Forest is overseen by Potentate Ragjun Idan Muiredous, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 55% of the population self-report as devout. The Bothê-deqê Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Bothê-deqê Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the Bothê-deqê Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Bothê-deqê Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Bothê-deqê Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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