The Fal Vi Woodlands (/fal/ /vi/ Springpea [early] [pea]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Bulwark region. Fal Vi Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Fal Vi Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 1°C (33°F). The Fal Vi Woodlands receives an average of 289 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Fal Vi Woodlands covers an area of nearly 19273 km2 (11978 mi2), and an average elevation of 3933 m (12903 ft) above sea level.
The Fal Vi Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the 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 Fal Vi Woodlands are as follows:
The Fal Vi Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Fal Vi Woodlands, 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 Fal Vi 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 Fal Vi Woodlands are home to 309962 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Wareneese, 21% Gnolls, 7% Tanuki, 6% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Fal Vi Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include courage and valiance in danger and magical prowess and occult ability, as well as a unique religious festival and a spring festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Fal Vi Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Fal Vi Woodlands 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and beauty and seductive charm.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Fal Vi Woodlands 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Kobold subculture native to the Fal Vi Woodlands 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Fal Vi Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Yxtar Korawl Leofstan, a god serving within The Amazons, the region's principal religion. Approximately 22% of the population self-report as devout. The Fal Vi 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 Fal Vi Woodlands 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 Fal Vi Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Fal Vi Woodlands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Fal Vi Woodlands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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