Jë-ma Woods

Jë-ma Woods

Jë-ma Woods
Example woods terrain
Area46304 km2 (28778 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation1918 m (6292 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation285 cm/y (112 in/y)
Population1967340
Rural Pop1376361
Urban Pop590979
MDI2
Naming
Native nameJë-ma Woods
Pronunciation/ʤë/ /ma/
Direct Translation[important] [child (young human being)]
TranslationPrince's Woods

The Jë-ma Woods (/ʤë/ /ma/ Prince's [important] [child (young human being)]) are a group of subtropical woods within the temperate rainforest of the Palebay region. Jë-ma Woods are a relatively typical woods for Palebay, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Jë-ma Woods has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Jë-ma Woods receives an average of 285 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Jë-ma Woods covers an area of nearly 46304 km2 (28778 mi2), and an average elevation of 1918 m (6292 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Jë-ma Woods are home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Jë-ma Woods are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Jë-ma Woods 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 Jë-ma 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 Jë-ma Woods are home to 1967340 people. They break down into the following demographics: 58% Dwarves, 17% Goblins, 10% Gnolls, 6% Kivu, 6% Kobold, 1% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Jë-ma Woods are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include education and knowledge-seeking and honesty and truthfulness in speech, as well as a unique comedy festival and a theater festival.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Jë-ma Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Jë-ma Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and justice and fairness between people.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Jë-ma Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and purging evil and expelling the wicked.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Jë-ma Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and unity and elimination of group differences.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Jë-ma Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Jë-ma Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Local Religion

The Jë-ma Woods are overseen by Potentate Ryhelia Euandroder Osgandronos, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 34% of the population self-report as devout. The Jë-ma Woods is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Jë-ma Woods is noteworthy for its economic independence from Palebay's export of Bauxite. Jë-ma Woods is particularly renound for its legal industry. It is also has a noteworthy canned food industry.

The Jë-ma Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 32. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 32 means there are 32 locations within the Jë-ma Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Jë-ma Woods is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Jë-ma Woods are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

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