The Noia Mul Forest (/ˈnoja/ /mul/ The People's [evident] [public]) is a subtropical forest within the temperate rainforest of the Islestand Coast region. The Noia Mul Forest is well known for being home to remarkably few animals.
The Noia Mul Forest has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 1°C (33°F). The Noia Mul Forest receives an average of 293 cm/y (115 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Noia Mul Forest covers an area of nearly 15699 km2 (9756 mi2), and an average elevation of 1408 m (4619 ft) above sea level.
The Noia Mul Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Noia Mul Forest are as follows:
The Noia Mul 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 Noia Mul Forest. If travel through the Noia Mul 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 Noia Mul 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 Noia Mul Forest is home to 507941 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Wareneese, 22% Wareneese, 9% Kobold, 4% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Noia Mul Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include hardiness and endurance before woes and seeking fortune in new places or new roles, as well as a unique relic festival and a spirit festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Noia Mul 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and building things in service of their posterity.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Noia Mul 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 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 societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Kobold subculture native to the Noia Mul 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Noia Mul 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Noia Mul Forest is overseen by Potentate Bomos Osganthnis Wealate, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 52% of the population self-report as devout. The Noia Mul 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 Noia Mul Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 43. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 43 means there are 43 locations within the Noia Mul Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Noia Mul Forest is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Noia Mul Forest are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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