The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods (/vdru/ /ˈbraːgriv/ Needelcanopy [straight; steep; honest] [web; net]) are a group of subtropical woods within the temperate deciduous forest of the Granerie region. Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are a relatively typical woods for Granerie, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -6°C (22°F). The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods receives an average of 158 cm/y (62 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods covers an area of nearly 18526 km2 (11513 mi2), and an average elevation of 3437 m (11276 ft) above sea level.
The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are as follows:
The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vdru Brǟgriv 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 Vdru Brǟgriv 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 Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are home to 567797 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Wood Elves, 11% Fae, 9% Fae, 9% Tanuki, 4% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and dominating and possessing other people, as well as a unique harvest festival and a harvest festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Fae subculture native to the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Fae subculture native to the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Kivu subculture native to the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are overseen by Potentate Dinja Araid Aiarmun, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 12% of the population self-report as devout. The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Vdru Brǟgriv Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vdru Brǟgriv Woods are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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