Vêvê-thëfe Forest

Vêvê-thëfe Forest
Example forest terrain
Area	9654 km² (6000 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	481 m (1578 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	161 cm/y (63 in/y)
Population	384771
Rural Pop	100273
Urban Pop	284498
MDI	1
Naming
Native name	Vêvê-thëfe Forest
Pronunciation	/ˈvɘvɘ/ /ˈʃëfe/
Direct Translation	[long] [basement; cellar]
Translation	Thousand Tunnels Forest

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest (/ˈvɘvɘ/ /ˈʃëfe/ Thousand Tunnels [long] [basement; cellar]) is a subtropical forest within the temperate deciduous forest of the Southlake region. Vêvê-thëfe Forest is a relatively typical forest for Southlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°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 18°C (64°F). The Vêvê-thëfe Forest receives an average of 161 cm/y (63 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Vêvê-thëfe Forest covers an area of nearly 9654 km² (6000 mi²), and an average elevation of 481 m (1578 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Vêvê-thëfe Forest are as follows:

Crop - Watermelon
Crop - Ceratotheca sesamoides
Crop - Guar
Crop - Coffea arabica
Crop - Coffea stenophylla
Crop - Vitellaria
Grass - Themeda
Grass - Pentameris
Grass - Oryza longistaminata
Grass - Nematopoa
Grass - Oplismenus
Grass - Andropterum stolzii
Fern - Tectaria gemmifera
Fern - Asplenium onopteris
Fern - Pteris vittata
Fern - Antrophyopsis manniana
Fern - Antrophyopsis manniana
Fern - Hypolepis sparsisora
Medicinal Herb - Coffea
Medicinal Herb - Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Medicinal Herb - Bacopa crenata
Medicinal Herb - Atropa belladonna
Medicinal Herb - Althaea officinalis
Medicinal Herb - Artemisia herba-alba
Fruit - Adansonia grandidieri
Fruit - Syzygium cordatum
Fruit - Dacryodes edulis
Fruit - Ancylobothrys capensis
Fruit - Moringa stenopetala
Fruit - Flacourtia indica
Tree - Pappea
Tree - Albizia ferruginea
Tree - Salvadora persica
Tree - Combretum mkuzense
Tree - Vachellia tortilis
Tree - Deinbollia oblongifolia
Mushroom - Melanogaster (fungus)
Mushroom - Bovista nigrescens
Mushroom - Gomphidius roseus
Mushroom - Nothocastoreum
Mushroom - Gyroporus umbrinosquamosus
Mushroom - Cristinia
Mold - Scopulariopsis
Mold - Fuligo septica
Mold - Serpula lacrymans
Mold - Bipolaris
Mold - Wallemia sebi
Mold - Paecilomyces variotii

Monstrous Creatures

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vêvê-thëfe 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 Vêvê-thëfe 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 Vêvê-thëfe Forest is home to 384771 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Wareneese, 25% Iron Elves, 9% Iron Elves, 5% Kivu, 8% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include purging evil and expelling the wicked and industry and the ability to work tirelessly, as well as a unique storytelling festival and a spirit festival.

Wareneese

The Wareneese subculture native to the Vêvê-thëfe 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and piety and devotion to the gods.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Vêvê-thëfe Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and cunning and the ability to trick others.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Vêvê-thëfe Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and filial devotion to family and parents.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Vêvê-thëfe Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Vêvê-thëfe 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Local Religion

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest is overseen by Potentate Bystrix Freyacchus Muirea, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Vêvê-thëfe Forest 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

Vêvê-thëfe Forest is noteworthy for its economic independence from Southlake's export of Luxury Goods. Vêvê-thëfe Forest is particularly renound for its armor industry. It is also has a noteworthy mercenary industry.

The Vêvê-thëfe Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the Vêvê-thëfe Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vêvê-thëfe Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vêvê-thëfe Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.

Creature - Phktu Blood
Fluid - Dgeceui Oil
Plant - Rhj Pepper

History

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