The Vujoqale Woodlands (/ˈvuʤo/ /ˈqale/ Wrath [passion] [awful; terrible]) are a group of temperate woodland within the wetland of the Illa's Panhandle region. Vujoqale Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Illa's Panhandle, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vujoqale Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 18°C (64°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Vujoqale Woodlands receives an average of 221 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Vujoqale Woodlands covers an area of nearly 11678 km2 (7257 mi2), and an average elevation of 1819 m (5967 ft) above sea level.
The Vujoqale Woodlands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate woodland. The keystone species of Vujoqale Woodlands are as follows:
The Vujoqale Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vujoqale Woodlands, 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 Vujoqale Woodlands 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 Vujoqale Woodlands are home to 180973 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Iron Elves, 29% Gnolls, 6% Dwarves, 9% Elf, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Vujoqale Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include membership in an elite bloodline or caste and hardiness and endurance before woes, as well as a unique history festival and a literary festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Vujoqale Woodlands 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Vujoqale Woodlands 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 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 aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Vujoqale Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Elf subculture native to the Vujoqale Woodlands 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vujoqale Woodlands 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Vujoqale Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Etorr Fredora Muiredous, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 22% of the population self-report as devout. The Vujoqale Woodlands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Vujoqale Woodlands 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 Vujoqale Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vujoqale Woodlands is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vujoqale Woodlands are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
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