The Êhë-yîjê Forest (/ˈɘhë/ /ˈjɪʤɘ/ Math Class [cruel] [moment]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Raked Plains region. Êhë-yîjê Forest is a relatively typical forest for Raked Plains, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Êhë-yîjê Forest has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). The Êhë-yîjê Forest receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Êhë-yîjê Forest covers an area of nearly 8380 km2 (5208 mi2), and an average elevation of 2624 m (8608 ft) above sea level.
The Êhë-yîjê Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Êhë-yîjê Forest are as follows:
The Êhë-yîjê 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 Êhë-yîjê 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 Êhë-yîjê Forest is home to 495216 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Goblins, 26% Kitsune, 4% Wareneese, 9% Wareneese, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Êhë-yîjê Forest is's peoples are culturally Goblin, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include leadership and charisma in the group and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique religious festival and a storytelling festival.
The Goblin subculture native to the Êhë-yîjê Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Êhë-yîjê Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and justice and fairness between people.
The Rattu subculture native to the Êhë-yîjê Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin 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 justice and fairness between people and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Quenn subculture native to the Êhë-yîjê Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Kobold subculture native to the Êhë-yîjê Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Êhë-yîjê Forest is overseen by Potentate Tihrus Osganthobar Mapolecto, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 10% of the population self-report as devout. The Êhë-yîjê 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 Êhë-yîjê Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Êhë-yîjê Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Êhë-yîjê Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Êhë-yîjê Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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