The Kobjisobtíhw Forest (/ˈcobʤi/ /ˈsobtɪ̞w/ Frostgem [ice; diamond] [deaf]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Bulwark region. Kobjisobtíhw Forest is a relatively typical forest for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Kobjisobtíhw Forest has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing 0°C (32°F). The Kobjisobtíhw Forest receives an average of 76 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Kobjisobtíhw Forest covers an area of nearly 18296 km2 (11371 mi2), and an average elevation of 4735 m (15534 ft) above sea level.
The Kobjisobtíhw Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Kobjisobtíhw Forest are as follows:
The Kobjisobtíhw Forest has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Kobjisobtíhw Forest 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 Kobjisobtíhw Forest is home to 202382 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Wareneese, 22% Dwarves, 10% Wareneese, 5% Wareneese, 5% Elf, 3% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Kobjisobtíhw Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honesty and truthfulness in speech and courage and valiance in danger, as well as a unique folk festival and a religious festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Kobjisobtíhw Forest 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Kobjisobtíhw Forest 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Rattu subculture native to the Kobjisobtíhw Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Quenn subculture native to the Kobjisobtíhw Forest 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Elf subculture native to the Kobjisobtíhw Forest 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 professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Elf subculture native to the Kobjisobtíhw Forest 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Kobjisobtíhw Forest is overseen by Potentate Thiuna Æðelreda Ecgbera, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 45% of the population self-report as devout. The Kobjisobtíhw Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Kobjisobtíhw Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 20. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 20 means there are 20 locations within the Kobjisobtíhw Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kobjisobtíhw Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Kobjisobtíhw Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
History
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