The Letî-bîrîfî Forest (/ˈletɪ/ /bɪˈrɪfɪ/ Gallowtop [sorry] [height]) is a temperate forest on the coast of the Indigoplains region. Letî-bîrîfî Forest is a relatively typical forest for Indigoplains, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Letî-bîrîfî Forest has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Letî-bîrîfî Forest receives an average of 76 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Letî-bîrîfî Forest covers an area of nearly 8608 km2 (5349 mi2), and an average elevation of 5139 m (16860 ft) above sea level.
The Letî-bîrîfî Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate forest. The keystone species of Letî-bîrîfî Forest are as follows:
The Letî-bîrîfî 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 Letî-bîrîfî 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 Letî-bîrîfî Forest is home to 948778 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Wood Elves, 18% Goblins, 9% Imperial, 4% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Letî-bîrîfî Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include ethnic purity of blood and culture and submission to lawful authority, as well as a unique music festival and a spirit festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Letî-bîrîfî 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Goblin subculture native to the Letî-bîrîfî 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Imperial subculture native to the Letî-bîrîfî Forest 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Letî-bîrîfî Forest 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Letî-bîrîfî Forest is overseen by Potentate Gudana Æþelwinn Eadwulfric, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 31% of the population self-report as devout. The Letî-bîrîfî 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 Letî-bîrîfî Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Letî-bîrîfî Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Letî-bîrîfî Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Letî-bîrîfî Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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