The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest (/ˈvɘp˔ɪ/ Vabîl's Beacon [Proper Noun (name of person)] [light]) is a temperate forest on the coast of the Bulwark region. Vabîl-vêpíî Forest is a relatively typical forest for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°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 11°C (51°F). The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest receives an average of 145 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest covers an area of nearly 8925 km2 (5546 mi2), and an average elevation of 4649 m (15252 ft) above sea level.
The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate forest. The keystone species of Vabîl-vêpíî Forest are as follows:
The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest, 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 Vabîl-vêpíî 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 Vabîl-vêpíî Forest is home to 244537 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wareneese, 24% Wareneese, 8% Grey Elf, 5% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique harvest festival and a history festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Elf subculture native to the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Vabîl-vêpíî Forest is overseen by Potentate Theheyar Goibhina Parthelþryð, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 39% of the population self-report as devout. The Vabîl-vêpíî 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 Vabîl-vêpíî Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 24. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 24 means there are 24 locations within the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vabîl-vêpíî Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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