The Qovuzeta Forest (/ˈqovu/ /ˈzeta/ Littleditch [drain; ditch] [little]) is a subtropical forest within the temperate rainforest of the Yastan Peninsula region. The Qovuzeta Forest is the political heartlands of the City-state of Kaigi and the City-state of Nutheli.
The Qovuzeta Forest has a yearly average temperature of 3°C (37°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 22°C (71°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold -17°C (2°F). The Qovuzeta Forest receives an average of 283 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Qovuzeta Forest covers an area of nearly 5663 km2 (3519 mi2), and an average elevation of 2893 m (9491 ft) above sea level.
The Qovuzeta Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Qovuzeta Forest are as follows:
The Qovuzeta Forest has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Qovuzeta 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 Qovuzeta Forest is home to 6553565 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Gnolls, 21% Iron Elves, 5% Elf, 7% Elf, 1% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Qovuzeta Forest is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and honor and maintaining one’s integrity, as well as a unique arcane festival and a sun festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Qovuzeta Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Qovuzeta Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Elf subculture native to the Qovuzeta Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and eloquence and social expertise.
The Quenn subculture native to the Qovuzeta Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Qovuzeta Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Qovuzeta Forest is overseen by Potentate Tuxta Waltheof Gronis, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 26% of the population self-report as devout. The Qovuzeta Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Qovuzeta Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 32. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 32 means there are 32 locations within the Qovuzeta Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qovuzeta Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qovuzeta Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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