The Bo̠f-nat Forest (/bo̠f/ /nat/ Wageoner's [wagon] [message]) is a temperate forest within the wetland of the Salt Warrens region. Bo̠f-nat Forest is a relatively typical forest for Salt Warrens, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Bo̠f-nat Forest has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). The Bo̠f-nat Forest receives an average of 229 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Bo̠f-nat Forest covers an area of nearly 9220 km2 (5730 mi2), and an average elevation of 1921 m (6302 ft) above sea level.
The Bo̠f-nat Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate forest. The keystone species of Bo̠f-nat Forest are as follows:
The Bo̠f-nat Forest has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Bo̠f-nat 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 Bo̠f-nat Forest is home to 321457 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Wareneese, 28% Fae, 9% Kivu, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Bo̠f-nat Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include raw strength and personal prowess and conquest and domination of others, as well as a unique science festival and a religious festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Bo̠f-nat 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Fae subculture native to the Bo̠f-nat 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Kivu subculture native to the Bo̠f-nat Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Kobold subculture native to the Bo̠f-nat 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Bo̠f-nat Forest is overseen by Potentate Zelo Simoklectos Koroncho, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 12% of the population self-report as devout. The Bo̠f-nat 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 Bo̠f-nat 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 Bo̠f-nat Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Bo̠f-nat Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Bo̠f-nat Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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