The Siguhago Woodlands (/ˈsigu/ /ˈhago/ Shoreleave [trend] [hangover]) are a group of subtropical woodland within the temperate deciduous forest of the Illa's Panhandle region. The Siguhago Woodlands are well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Siguhago Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Siguhago Woodlands receives an average of 137 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Siguhago Woodlands covers an area of nearly 16503 km2 (10256 mi2), and an average elevation of 5194 m (17040 ft) above sea level.
The Siguhago Woodlands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Siguhago Woodlands are as follows:
The Siguhago Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Siguhago Woodlands, 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 Siguhago Woodlands 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 Siguhago Woodlands are home to 240958 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Iron Elves, 23% Iron Elves, 9% Kivu, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Siguhago Woodlands 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 food festival and a winter festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Siguhago Woodlands 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Siguhago Woodlands 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and eloquence and social expertise.
The Kivu subculture native to the Siguhago Woodlands 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and sexual license and wantonness.
The Kobold subculture native to the Siguhago Woodlands 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Siguhago Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Brovphy Akantho Æthelric, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 45% of the population self-report as devout. The Siguhago Woodlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Siguhago Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 40. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 40 means there are 40 locations within the Siguhago Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Siguhago Woodlands is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Siguhago Woodlands are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
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