The Tipji̊gsuv Woods (/tip/ /ˈji̘gsuv/ Faithsblight [virus] [religious]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Westbay region. The Tipji̊gsuv Woods are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Tipji̊gsuv Woods has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 4°C (39°F). The Tipji̊gsuv Woods receives an average of 282 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Tipji̊gsuv Woods covers an area of nearly 11750 km2 (7302 mi2), and an average elevation of 1512 m (4960 ft) above sea level.
The Tipji̊gsuv Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Tipji̊gsuv Woods are as follows:
The Tipji̊gsuv Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Tipji̊gsuv Woods, 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 Tipji̊gsuv 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 Tipji̊gsuv Woods are home to 78204 people. They break down into the following demographics: 58% Sylvin, 18% Taurans, 9% Gnolls, 8% Kobold, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Tipji̊gsuv Woods are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include education and knowledge-seeking and purging evil and expelling the wicked, as well as a unique summer festival and a spirit festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Tipji̊gsuv 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and submission to lawful authority.
The Tauran subculture native to the Tipji̊gsuv 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Tipji̊gsuv 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Kobold subculture native to the Tipji̊gsuv 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Imperial subculture native to the Tipji̊gsuv Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Tipji̊gsuv Woods are overseen by Potentate Brudione Eadwawyda Aine, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 44% of the population self-report as devout. The Tipji̊gsuv 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 Tipji̊gsuv Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 31. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 31 means there are 31 locations within the Tipji̊gsuv Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Tipji̊gsuv Woods is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Tipji̊gsuv Woods are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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