The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest (/sɨw/ /ˌwumɪˈlɛxka/ Loyalvoice [loyal] [response]) is a temperate forest within the temperate deciduous forest of the Westlake region. Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is a relatively typical forest for Westlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°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 18°C (64°F). The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest receives an average of 144 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest covers an area of nearly 9580 km2 (5954 mi2), and an average elevation of 1933 m (6341 ft) above sea level.
The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate forest. The keystone species of Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest are as follows:
The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka 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 Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is home to 288466 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Iron Elves, 13% Goblins, 17% Fae, 7% Elf, 6% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture, as well as a unique folk festival and a wine festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Goblin subculture native to the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Fae subculture native to the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Elf subculture native to the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Imperial subculture native to the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest are noticably same height and weight as the 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 identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is overseen by Potentate Shumes Gwalo Verðanos, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 56% of the population self-report as devout. The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 25. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 25 means there are 25 locations within the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Sìw Wumǐlěkhka Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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