The Pamlapolez̄e Woods (/ˈpamla/ /poˈlez̚e/ Forwarding [telegraph] [next]) are a group of subtropical woods within the temperate deciduous forest of the Brownmarsh region. The Pamlapolez̄e Woods are well known for being home to remarkably few animals.
The Pamlapolez̄e Woods has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Pamlapolez̄e Woods receives an average of 133 cm/y (52 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Pamlapolez̄e Woods covers an area of nearly 15258 km2 (9482 mi2), and an average elevation of 7149 m (-19494 ft) above sea level.
The Pamlapolez̄e Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical woods, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Pamlapolez̄e Woods are as follows:
The Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 Pamlapolez̄e Woods. If travel through the Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 Pamlapolez̄e Woods are home to 549351 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Iron Elves, 15% Dwarves, 3% Wareneese, 9% Tanuki, 4% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Pamlapolez̄e Woods are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to the collective will or culture and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique fire festival and a arcane festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and sexual license and wantonness.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Rattu subculture native to the Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Pamlapolez̄e Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Pamlapolez̄e Woods are overseen by Potentate Denera Hyacine Orphronwyda, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 18% of the population self-report as devout. The Pamlapolez̄e Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Pamlapolez̄e Woods 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 Pamlapolez̄e Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Pamlapolez̄e Woods is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Pamlapolez̄e Woods are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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