The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis (/ˈvɪte/ /lɘˈhëno/ Wisedrain [wise] [drain]) is a temperate maquis on the coast of the Mullberry Dales region. Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is a relatively typical maquis for Mullberry Dales, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis receives an average of 207 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis covers an area of nearly 9822 km2 (6104 mi2), and an average elevation of 3584 m (11758 ft) above sea level.
The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate maquis, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate maquis. The keystone species of Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are as follows:
The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis. If travel through the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis 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 Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is home to 81387 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Sylvin, 26% Goblins, 5% Taurans, 9% Elf, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include courage and valiance in danger and education and knowledge-seeking, as well as a unique fire festival and a harvest festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Goblin subculture native to the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Tauran subculture native to the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Elf subculture native to the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Imperial subculture native to the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is overseen by Potentate Yruer Aphelm Aine, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 42% of the population self-report as devout. The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Vîte-lêhëno Maquis has an Imperial Development Index of 40. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 40 means there are 40 locations within the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vîte-lêhëno Maquis are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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