The Viw-zaqte Forest (/viw/ /zaqˈte/ Queensword [crown] [proverb]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Upper Warding Range region. The Viw-zaqte Forest is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Viw-zaqte Forest has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Viw-zaqte Forest receives an average of 280 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Viw-zaqte Forest covers an area of nearly 18235 km2 (11333 mi2), and an average elevation of 8570 m (-14832 ft) above sea level.
The Viw-zaqte Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Viw-zaqte Forest are as follows:
The Viw-zaqte Forest has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Viw-zaqte 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 Viw-zaqte Forest is home to 697885 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Iron Elves, 10% Iron Elves, 18% Wareneese, 7% Grey Elf, 6% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Viw-zaqte Forest is's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include industry and the ability to work tirelessly and submission to the collective will or culture, as well as a unique rain festival and a harvest festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Viw-zaqte Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Viw-zaqte Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Rattu subculture native to the Viw-zaqte Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and dominating and possessing other people.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Viw-zaqte Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and justice and fairness between people.
The Kivu subculture native to the Viw-zaqte Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Viw-zaqte Forest is overseen by Potentate Ditona Ciassana Maponwy, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 50% of the population self-report as devout. The Viw-zaqte Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Viw-zaqte Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 16. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 16 means there are 16 locations within the Viw-zaqte Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Viw-zaqte Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Viw-zaqte Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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