Rockgrass Forest

Rockgrass Forest

Rockgrass Forest
Example forest terrain
Area7572 km2 (4706 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation8704 m (-14393 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation69 cm/y (27 in/y)
Population159410
Rural Pop168805
Urban Pop168805
MDI6
Naming
Native nameRockgrass Forest
Pronunciationrockgrass /ˈfɔrəst/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationRockgrass Forest

The Rockgrass Forest (rockgrass /ˈfɔrəst/ Rockgrass [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Cutmountains region. Rockgrass Forest is a relatively typical forest for Cutmountains, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Rockgrass Forest has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Rockgrass Forest receives an average of 69 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Rockgrass Forest covers an area of nearly 7572 km2 (4706 mi2), and an average elevation of 8704 m (-14393 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Rockgrass Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Rockgrass Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Rockgrass Forest has an MDI of 6, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Rockgrass Forest are:



People and Culture

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 Rockgrass Forest is home to 168805 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Imperial, 27% Fae, 3% Fae, 7% Imperial, 6% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Rockgrass Forest is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique relic festival and a fire festival.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Rockgrass Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Rockgrass Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and beauty and seductive charm.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Rockgrass Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial 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 dominating and possessing other people and sharing wealth and goods with others.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Rockgrass Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and sharing wealth and goods with others.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Rockgrass Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and social progress toward some eventual utopia.

Local Religion

The Rockgrass Forest is overseen by Potentate Thalldir Hemed Osgaraid, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 21% of the population self-report as devout. The Rockgrass Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Rockgrass Forest is predominantly economicly reiant on Cutmountains's export of Stone, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Rockgrass Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 6. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 6 means there are 6 locations within the Rockgrass Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rockgrass Forest is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Rockgrass Forest are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

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