Urt Loch Woods

Urt Loch Woods

Urt Loch Woods
Example woods terrain
Area6113 km2 (3799 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp31°C (87°F)
Average Elevation10139 m (-9685 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation70 cm/y (27 in/y)
Population543375
Rural Pop137386
Urban Pop137386
MDI5
Naming
Native nameUrt Loch Woods
Pronunciation/urt/ /loch/
Direct Translation[nice] [king; emperor]
TranslationKingsfavor Woods

The Urt Loch Woods (/urt/ /loch/ Kingsfavor [nice] [king; emperor]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Hammer Hills region. Urt Loch Woods are a relatively typical woods for Hammer Hills, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Urt Loch Woods has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 35°C (95°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). The Urt Loch Woods receives an average of 70 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Urt Loch Woods covers an area of nearly 6113 km2 (3799 mi2), and an average elevation of 10139 m (-9685 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Urt Loch Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woods, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Urt Loch Woods are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Urt Loch Woods has an MDI of 5, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Urt Loch Woods are:



People and Culture

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 Urt Loch Woods are home to 137386 people. They break down into the following demographics: 56% Elf, 21% Dwarves, 8% Iron Elves, 5% Tanuki, 7% Tanuki, 1% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Urt Loch Woods are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and piety and devotion to the gods, as well as a unique folk festival and a comedy festival.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Urt Loch Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and submission to lawful authority.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Urt Loch Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and building things in service of their posterity.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Urt Loch Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Urt Loch Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Urt Loch Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Urt Loch Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and purging evil and expelling the wicked.

Local Religion

The Urt Loch Woods are overseen by Potentate Kitara Mandita Æþelecatea, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 59% of the population self-report as devout. The Urt Loch Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Urt Loch Woods is predominantly economicly reiant on Hammer Hills's export of Maple Syrup, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Urt Loch Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 8. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 8 means there are 8 locations within the Urt Loch Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Urt Loch Woods is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Urt Loch Woods are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

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