The Têve-mêne Forest (/ˈtɘve/ /ˈmɘne/ Lightdart [light (weight); easy] [dart]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Bulwark region. Têve-mêne Forest is a relatively typical forest for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Têve-mêne Forest has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°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 18°C (64°F). The Têve-mêne Forest receives an average of 74 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Têve-mêne Forest covers an area of nearly 12164 km2 (7559 mi2), and an average elevation of 4507 m (14786 ft) above sea level.
The Têve-mêne Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Têve-mêne Forest are as follows:
The Têve-mêne Forest 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-mêne Forest. If travel through the Têve-mêne Forest 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-mêne 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 Têve-mêne Forest is home to 258852 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Imperial, 25% Hobgoblins, 1% Fae, 6% Tanuki, 7% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Têve-mêne Forest is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique food festival and a science festival.
The Imperial subculture native to the Têve-mêne Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and beauty and seductive charm.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Têve-mêne Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Fae subculture native to the Têve-mêne Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Têve-mêne 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and sexual license and wantonness.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Têve-mêne Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Têve-mêne Forest is overseen by Potentate Tuxta Mapolen Emer, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 34% of the population self-report as devout. The Têve-mêne 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 Têve-mêne Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 33. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 33 means there are 33 locations within the Têve-mêne Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Têve-mêne Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Têve-mêne Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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