The Toggèku Forest (/tog/ /ˈgɛku/ Sharpwit [memory] [exact; precise]) is a subtropical forest within the temperate rainforest of the Westbay region. The Toggèku Forest is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Toggèku Forest has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°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 11°C (51°F). The Toggèku Forest receives an average of 296 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Toggèku Forest covers an area of nearly 9427 km2 (5858 mi2), and an average elevation of 904 m (2965 ft) above sea level.
The Toggèku Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Toggèku Forest are as follows:
The Toggèku 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 Toggèku Forest. If travel through the Toggèku 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 Toggèku 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 Toggèku Forest is home to 201690 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Sylvin, 18% Dwarves, 9% Elf, 4% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Toggèku Forest is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include unity and elimination of group differences and excellence in one’s profession or trade, as well as a unique food festival and a rain festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Toggèku Forest 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Toggèku Forest 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Elf subculture native to the Toggèku Forest 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and building things in service of their posterity.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Toggèku Forest 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Toggèku Forest is overseen by Potentate Qylborh Notheus Idantoll, a god serving within Macketersism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 54% of the population self-report as devout. The Toggèku 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 Toggèku Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 44. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 44 means there are 44 locations within the Toggèku Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Toggèku Forest is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Toggèku Forest are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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