Firemoss Woods
| Firemoss Woods | |
|---|---|
 Example woods terrain | |
| Area | 9112 km2 (5663 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 24°C (75°F) |
| Average Elevation | 5768 m (18923 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 144 cm/y (56 in/y) |
| Population | 1041326 |
| Rural Pop | 969517 |
| Urban Pop | 71809 |
| MDI | 41 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Firemoss Woods |
| Pronunciation | firemoss /wʊdz/ |
| Direct Translation | [Translation Unavailable] |
| Translation | Firemoss Woods |
The Firemoss Woods (firemoss /wʊdz/ Firemoss [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Highpeaks region. Firemoss Woods are a relatively typical woods for Highpeaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.
Climate
The Firemoss Woods has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Firemoss Woods receives an average of 144 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Firemoss Woods covers an area of nearly 9112 km2 (5663 mi2), and an average elevation of 5768 m (18923 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Firemoss Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Firemoss Woods are as follows:
- Crop - Lupinus mutabilis
- Crop - Vaccinium darrowii
- Crop - Vitis labrusca
- Crop - Erythroxylum novogranatense
- Crop - Maranta arundinacea
- Crop - Northern highbush blueberry
- Crop - Zea (plant)
- Grass - Cenchrus spinifex
- Grass - Urochloa
- Grass - Bouteloua eludens
- Grass - Eragrostis
- Grass - Schizachne
- Grass - Chusquea villosa
- Grass - Schizachyrium
- Fern - Asplenium onopteris
- Fern - Bolbitis heudelotii
- Fern - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum
- Fern - Polypodium cambricum
- Fern - Asplenium onopteris
- Fern - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum
- Fern - Platycerium alcicorne
- Medicinal Herb - Pectis angustifolia
- Medicinal Herb - Capsicum annuum
- Medicinal Herb - Evolvulus glomeratus
- Medicinal Herb - Datura stramonium
- Medicinal Herb - Jacaranda caroba
- Medicinal Herb - Bursera graveolens
- Medicinal Herb - Erythrina mulungu
- Fruit - Plinia espinhacensis
- Fruit - Plinia complanata
- Fruit - Myrcia crassa
- Fruit - Tomato
- Fruit - Jaltomata cajacayensis
- Fruit - Blueberry
- Fruit - Myrcia pseudospectabilis
- Tree - Schefflera morototoni
- Tree - Asimina triloba
- Tree - Guatteria
- Tree - Astrocaryum aculeatum
- Tree - Maclura tinctoria
- Tree - Quercus alba
- Tree - Hymenaea courbaril
- Mushroom - Lycoperdon echinatum
- Mushroom - Melanogaster (fungus)
- Mushroom - Gyroporus purpurinus
- Mushroom - Boletinellaceae
- Mushroom - Tapinellaceae
- Mushroom - Gymnopaxillus
- Mushroom - Calostoma
- Mold - Drechslera
- Mold - Verticillium
- Mold - Epidermophyton
- Mold - Penicillium purpurogenum
- Mold - Penicillium digitatum
- Mold - Penicillium chrysogenum
- Mold - Cryptococcus
Monstrous Creatures
The Firemoss Woods has an MDI of 41, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Firemoss Woods is not advised. If travel through the Firemoss Woods cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Firemoss Woods are:
People and Culture
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 Firemoss Woods are home to 1041326 people. They break down into the following demographics: 60% Wood Elves, 25% Taurans, 6% Kivu, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Firemoss Woods are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include seeking fortune in new places or new roles and excellence in one’s profession or trade, as well as a unique spring festival and a storytelling festival.
Wood Elf
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Firemoss Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
Tauran
The Tauran subculture native to the Firemoss Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
Kivu
The Kivu subculture native to the Firemoss Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
Elf
The Elf subculture native to the Firemoss Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and building things in service of their posterity.
Local Religion
The Firemoss Woods are overseen by Potentate Tuhena Freyaccho Muiren, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 46% of the population self-report as devout. The Firemoss Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
Settlements and Economy
Firemoss Woods is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Elemental Crystals, though infrastructure to this region of Highpeaks is not developed enough to support any major local industry.The Firemoss Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 1. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 1 means there are 1 locations within the Firemoss Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Firemoss Woods is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
- Creature - Ggerear Bone
- Creature - Tujze Hide
- Crystal / Gem - Ouvaline
- Metal - Llywherite
- Metal - Ngppau
- Plant - Ddphssf Susan
- Wood - Ighv
- Wood - Sciouoimn
History
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