G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest

G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest

G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest
Example forest terrain
Area18806 km2 (11688 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation4334 m (14219 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation77 cm/y (30 in/y)
Population740531
Rural Pop666987
Urban Pop73544
MDI5
Naming
Native nameG̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest
Pronunciation/ˈg̃ëkɘ/ /hɘˈmizo/
Direct Translation[reluctant] [battery]
TranslationGoblinspen Forest

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest (/ˈg̃ëkɘ/ /hɘˈmizo/ Goblinspen [reluctant] [battery]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Indigoplains region. G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is a relatively typical forest for Indigoplains, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest 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 19°C (66°F). The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest receives an average of 77 cm/y (30 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest covers an area of nearly 18806 km2 (11688 mi2), and an average elevation of 4334 m (14219 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is home to a modest number of 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 G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest has an MDI of 5, 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 G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest 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 G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is home to 740531 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wood Elves, 24% Kitsune, 7% Grey Elf, 6% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and cunning and the ability to trick others, as well as a unique harvest festival and a comedy festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and discipline and obedience to the law.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and sharing wealth and goods with others.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf 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 eloquence and social expertise and piety and devotion to the gods.

Local Religion

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is overseen by Potentate Unlotl Ponthus Waltheus, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 53% of the population self-report as devout. The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest 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

G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is predominantly economicly reiant on Indigoplains's export of Linen, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest 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 G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the G̈ëkê-hêmizo Forest are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

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