Maplefire Woods

Maplefire Woods

Maplefire Woods
Example woods terrain
Area23988 km2 (14908 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation4341 m (14242 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation143 cm/y (56 in/y)
Population3804149
Rural Pop574275
Urban Pop3229874
MDI11
Naming
Native nameMaplefire Woods
Pronunciationmaplefire /wʊdz/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationMaplefire Woods Woods

The Maplefire Woods (maplefire /wʊdz/ Maplefire Woods [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Greenrange region. The Maplefire Woods are the political heartlands of the Kingdom of Helsteria.

Climate

The Maplefire Woods has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Maplefire 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 Maplefire Woods covers an area of nearly 23988 km2 (14908 mi2), and an average elevation of 4341 m (14242 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Maplefire Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Maplefire Woods are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Maplefire Woods has an MDI of 11, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Maplefire 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 Maplefire Woods are home to 3804149 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Sylvin, 21% Gnolls, 7% Gnolls, 5% Kivu, 8% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Maplefire Woods are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include social progress toward some eventual utopia and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends, as well as a unique sun festival and a literary festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Maplefire Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Maplefire Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and justice and fairness between people.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Maplefire Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and justice and fairness between people.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Maplefire Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and leadership and charisma in the group.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Maplefire Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Local Religion

The Maplefire Woods are overseen by Potentate Guheia Alkyon Medalthniu, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 29% of the population self-report as devout. The Maplefire Woods 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

Maplefire Woods is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Metals, though infrastructure to this region of Greenrange is not developed enough to support any major local industry.

The Maplefire Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 5. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 5 means there are 5 locations within the Maplefire Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Maplefire Woods is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.



History

History

Points of Interest

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