The Daw-wizzi Woodlands (/daw/ /ˈwizzi/ Eastblemish [east] [bruise]) are a group of subtropical woodland within the taiga of the Diamond Basin region. Daw-wizzi Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Diamond Basin, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Daw-wizzi Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Daw-wizzi Woodlands receives an average of 70 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Daw-wizzi Woodlands covers an area of nearly 6566 km2 (4080 mi2), and an average elevation of 4486 m (14717 ft) above sea level.
The Daw-wizzi Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Daw-wizzi Woodlands are as follows:
The Daw-wizzi Woodlands has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Daw-wizzi 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 Daw-wizzi Woodlands are home to 187256 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Tauric, 16% Goblins, 5% Imperial, 5% Grey Elf, 3% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Daw-wizzi Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and magical prowess and occult ability, as well as a unique folk festival and a sun festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Daw-wizzi Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items 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 education and knowledge-seeking.
The Goblin subculture native to the Daw-wizzi Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Imperial subculture native to the Daw-wizzi Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Daw-wizzi Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Elf subculture native to the Daw-wizzi Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and justice and fairness between people.
The Daw-wizzi Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Ulios Osgan Æðelemer, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 15% of the population self-report as devout. The Daw-wizzi 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 Daw-wizzi Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 15. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 15 means there are 15 locations within the Daw-wizzi Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Daw-wizzi Woodlands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Daw-wizzi Woodlands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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