The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle (/dúː/ /fʊ̂ɹɪ̄giː/ Gianthedge [large; massive; enormous] [hedge]) is a temperate jungle within the wetland of the Polymer Coast region. The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is the home of vulcanized rubber, as well as rubber cement, mold release, and ornamental air fresheners.
The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle receives an average of 219 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle covers an area of nearly 22456 km2 (13956 mi2), and an average elevation of 2875 m (9432 ft) above sea level.
The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate jungle, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate jungle. The keystone species of Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are as follows:
The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle has an MDI of 6, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle 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 Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is home to 522972 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Constructs, 23% Goblins, 10% Kitsune, 6% Tanuki, 6% Imperial, 1% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include magical prowess and occult ability and honor and maintaining one’s integrity, as well as a unique autumn festival and a music festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Goblin subculture native to the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and dominating and possessing other people.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Imperial subculture native to the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Elf subculture native to the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is overseen by Potentate Chizdos Ætheus Despoibniu, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 53% of the population self-report as devout. The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle has an Imperial Development Index of 11. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 11 means there are 11 locations within the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Dú̄ Fō̂rīgy Jungle are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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