The Têve-dèsa Woods (/ˈtɘve/ /ˈdèsa/ Waverider [light (weight); easy] [tide]) are a group of temperate woods on the coast of the Mullberry Dales region. The Têve-dèsa Woods are well known for being home to remarkably few animals.
The Têve-dèsa Woods has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 13°C (55°F). The Têve-dèsa Woods receives an average of 278 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Têve-dèsa Woods covers an area of nearly 11378 km2 (7071 mi2), and an average elevation of 4337 m (14229 ft) above sea level.
The Têve-dèsa Woods are home to a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a temperate woods, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate woods. The keystone species of Têve-dèsa Woods are as follows:
The Têve-dèsa Woods has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Têve-dèsa Woods. If travel through the Têve-dèsa Woods cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Têve-dèsa 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 Têve-dèsa Woods are home to 273599 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Sylvin, 19% Dwarves, 9% Iron Elves, 8% Kivu, 5% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Têve-dèsa Woods are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include humanistic reason and “rational” religion and sexual license and wantonness, as well as a unique arcane festival and a religious festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Têve-dèsa Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Têve-dèsa Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 eloquence and social expertise and submission to lawful authority.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Têve-dèsa Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kivu subculture native to the Têve-dèsa Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Têve-dèsa Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Têve-dèsa Woods are overseen by Potentate Munos Medoron Æðelenos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 50% of the population self-report as devout. The Têve-dèsa 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 Têve-dèsa Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 39. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 39 means there are 39 locations within the Têve-dèsa Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Têve-dèsa Woods is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Têve-dèsa Woods are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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