Vdru Selyìkhě Forest

Vdru Selyìkhě Forest

Vdru Selyìkhě Forest
Example forest terrain
Area18547 km2 (11527 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation3065 m (10055 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation216 cm/y (85 in/y)
Population552846
Rural Pop541804
Urban Pop11042
MDI4
Naming
Native nameVdru Selyìkhě Forest
Pronunciation/vdru/ /seˈljɨkhɛ/
Direct Translation[cyan] [vulture]
TranslationHiddenrefuge Forest

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest (/vdru/ /seˈljɨkhɛ/ Hiddenrefuge [cyan] [vulture]) is a subtropical forest within the wetland of the Diamond Basin region. Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is a relatively typical forest for Diamond Basin, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest receives an average of 216 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest covers an area of nearly 18547 km2 (11527 mi2), and an average elevation of 3065 m (10055 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest has an MDI of 4, 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 Vdru Selyìkhě Forest 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 Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is home to 552846 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Tauric, 13% Iron Elves, 8% Gnolls, 9% Imperial, 4% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include courage and valiance in danger and piety and devotion to the gods, as well as a unique fire festival and a harvest festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 prosperity and accruing material wealth and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and social progress toward some eventual utopia.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Local Religion

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is overseen by Potentate Tihrus Æthenos Eadwawy, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 34% of the population self-report as devout. The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is predominantly economicly reiant on Diamond Basin's export of Yes, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Vdru Selyìkhě Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 15. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 15 means there are 15 locations within the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Vdru Selyìkhě Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI