The Khyiktmupija Woods (/muˈpija/ Khyikt's Tribute [Proper Noun (name of person)] [tribute]) are a group of subtropical woods within the temperate deciduous forest of the Equuscoast region. Khyiktmupija Woods are a relatively typical woods for Equuscoast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Khyiktmupija Woods has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Khyiktmupija Woods receives an average of 143 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Khyiktmupija Woods covers an area of nearly 28652 km2 (17807 mi2), and an average elevation of 3473 m (11394 ft) above sea level.
The Khyiktmupija Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Khyiktmupija Woods are as follows:
The Khyiktmupija Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Khyiktmupija Woods, 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 Khyiktmupija Woods 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 Khyiktmupija Woods are home to 949925 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Tauric, 21% Goblins, 11% Hobgoblins, 1% Gnolls, 7% Imperial, 5% Tanuki, 1% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Khyiktmupija Woods are's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include leadership and charisma in the group and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends, as well as a unique religious festival and a storytelling festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Goblin subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Imperial subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and courage and valiance in danger.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Quenn subculture native to the Khyiktmupija Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Khyiktmupija Woods are overseen by Potentate Kuasis Iape Aiaponawy, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 26% of the population self-report as devout. The Khyiktmupija Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Khyiktmupija Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 34. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 34 means there are 34 locations within the Khyiktmupija Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Khyiktmupija Woods is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Khyiktmupija Woods are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
History
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