The Meyû Bûchæ Forest (/ˈbʊʧæ/ Meyû's Mud [Proper Noun (name of person)] [mud]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Crucible region. Meyû Bûchæ Forest is a relatively typical forest for Crucible, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Meyû Bûchæ Forest has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 7°C (44°F). The Meyû Bûchæ Forest receives an average of 71 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Meyû Bûchæ Forest covers an area of nearly 9700 km2 (6028 mi2), and an average elevation of 6148 m (20170 ft) above sea level.
The Meyû Bûchæ Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Meyû Bûchæ Forest are as follows:
The Meyû Bûchæ Forest has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Meyû Bûchæ Forest. If travel through the Meyû Bûchæ Forest cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Meyû Bûchæ 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 Meyû Bûchæ Forest is home to 225358 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Grey Elf, 12% Kitsune, 14% Fae, 7% Goblins, 6% Goblins, 7% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Meyû Bûchæ Forest is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and conquest and domination of others, as well as a unique autumn festival and a autumn festival.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and sexual license and wantonness.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Fae subculture native to the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Goblin subculture native to the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Quenn subculture native to the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Meyû Bûchæ Forest is overseen by Potentate Kruglena Iaponw Coros, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 46% of the population self-report as devout. The Meyû Bûchæ 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 Meyû Bûchæ Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the Meyû Bûchæ Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Meyû Bûchæ Forest is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Meyû Bûchæ Forest are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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