The Putusukapo Woods (/puˈtusu/ /ˈkapo/ Aegis [protection] [equal; equivalent]) are a group of subtropical woods within the wetland of the Illa's Panhandle region. Putusukapo Woods are a relatively typical woods for Illa's Panhandle, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Putusukapo Woods has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 21°C (69°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Putusukapo Woods receives an average of 213 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Putusukapo Woods covers an area of nearly 14635 km2 (9095 mi2), and an average elevation of 2548 m (8359 ft) above sea level.
The Putusukapo Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat 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 Putusukapo Woods are as follows:
The Putusukapo Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Putusukapo Woods, 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 Putusukapo 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 Putusukapo Woods are home to 112912 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Iron Elves, 13% Iron Elves, 10% Taurans, 9% Elf, 4% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Putusukapo Woods are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include seeking fortune in new places or new roles and hardiness and endurance before woes, as well as a unique arcane festival and a sun festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Putusukapo 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Putusukapo 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Tauran subculture native to the Putusukapo 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Elf subculture native to the Putusukapo 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Kivu subculture native to the Putusukapo 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Putusukapo Woods are overseen by Potentate Wuldos Galaukos Simonawy, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 33% of the population self-report as devout. The Putusukapo 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 Putusukapo Woods 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 Putusukapo Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Putusukapo Woods is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Putusukapo Woods are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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