Rockmoss Woodlands

Rockmoss Woodlands

Rockmoss Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area17926 km2 (11141 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation1338 m (4389 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation306 cm/y (120 in/y)
Population666118
Rural Pop558573
Urban Pop107545
MDI2
Naming
Native nameRockmoss Woodlands
Pronunciationrockmoss /ˈwʊˌdlændz/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationRockmoss Woodlands

The Rockmoss Woodlands (rockmoss /ˈwʊˌdlændz/ Rockmoss [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of temperate woodland on the coast of the Greatbay region. Rockmoss Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Greatbay, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Rockmoss Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Rockmoss Woodlands receives an average of 306 cm/y (120 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Rockmoss Woodlands covers an area of nearly 17926 km2 (11141 mi2), and an average elevation of 1338 m (4389 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Rockmoss Woodlands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate woodland. The keystone species of Rockmoss Woodlands are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Rockmoss Woodlands 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 Rockmoss Woodlands 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 Rockmoss Woodlands are home to 666118 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Tauric, 10% Fae, 20% Kitsune, 6% Kitsune, 7% Imperial, and ~2% Other.

The Rockmoss Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include purging evil and expelling the wicked and seeking fortune in new places or new roles, as well as a unique folk festival and a spirit festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 raw strength and personal prowess and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and personal development and limit-pushing.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and harmony with nature and existing life.

Local Religion

The Rockmoss Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Phoohr Iapetos Bacintus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 31% of the population self-report as devout. The Rockmoss Woodlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Rockmoss Woodlands has its economic roots in Greatbay's export of Luxury Goods, but has developed its own legal industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Rockmoss Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Rockmoss Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rockmoss Woodlands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Rockmoss Woodlands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI