The Ràyà â Woods (/ˈrəjə/ /ɑ/ Medical School [formal] [stethoscope]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Weardvale region. The Ràyà â Woods are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Ràyà â Woods has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°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 6°C (42°F). The Ràyà â Woods receives an average of 77 cm/y (30 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Ràyà â Woods covers an area of nearly 15749 km2 (9788 mi2), and an average elevation of 7587 m (-18057 ft) above sea level.
The Ràyà â Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Ràyà â Woods are as follows:
The Ràyà â Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Ràyà â 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 Ràyà â 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 Ràyà â Woods are home to 486796 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Wareneese, 15% Hobgoblins, 4% Hobgoblins, 8% Hobgoblins, 5% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Ràyà â Woods are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include filial devotion to family and parents and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals, as well as a unique sun festival and a summer festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Ràyà â Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ràyà â Woods 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ràyà â Woods 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 ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Quenn subculture native to the Ràyà â Woods 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and sexual license and wantonness.
The Kivu subculture native to the Ràyà â Woods 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Ràyà â Woods are overseen by Potentate Zurgyn Kephrone Emer, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 17% of the population self-report as devout. The Ràyà â 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 Ràyà â Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 20. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 20 means there are 20 locations within the Ràyà â Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ràyà â Woods is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ràyà â Woods are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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