The Nupatipukaqu Forest (/nuˈpati/ /puˈkaqu/ Quietnook [possibility] [comfortable]) is a subtropical forest within the wetland of the Shattered Peninsula region. The Nupatipukaqu Forest is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Nupatipukaqu Forest has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°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 9°C (48°F). The Nupatipukaqu Forest receives an average of 220 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Nupatipukaqu Forest covers an area of nearly 5202 km2 (3233 mi2), and an average elevation of 1399 m (4589 ft) above sea level.
The Nupatipukaqu Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Nupatipukaqu Forest are as follows:
The Nupatipukaqu Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Nupatipukaqu Forest, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. Travelers are advised to heed warning signs and read any warning brochures provided by local authorities in order to avoid known monster habitats.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Nupatipukaqu 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 Nupatipukaqu Forest is home to 118441 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Iron Elves, 11% Iron Elves, 16% Taurans, 5% Goblins, 7% Imperial, 5% Imperial, 1% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Nupatipukaqu Forest is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique history festival and a storytelling festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Tauran subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Goblin subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Imperial subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Quenn subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Imperial subculture native to the Nupatipukaqu Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Nupatipukaqu Forest is overseen by Potentate Ymjir Osgandra Andronos, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 50% of the population self-report as devout. The Nupatipukaqu 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 Nupatipukaqu Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 28. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 28 means there are 28 locations within the Nupatipukaqu Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Nupatipukaqu Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Nupatipukaqu Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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