The Wibi-zbu Forest (/ˈwibi/ /zbu/ Pantry [cupboard] [comfort]) is a subtropical forest within the wetland of the Gnashed Coast region. Wibi-zbu Forest is a relatively typical forest for Gnashed Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Wibi-zbu Forest has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 3°C (37°F). The Wibi-zbu Forest receives an average of 219 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Wibi-zbu Forest covers an area of nearly 12520 km2 (7781 mi2), and an average elevation of 2014 m (6607 ft) above sea level.
The Wibi-zbu Forest is home to a large number of different 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 Wibi-zbu Forest are as follows:
The Wibi-zbu 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 Wibi-zbu 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 Wibi-zbu Forest is home to 339836 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Gnolls, 21% Hobgoblins, 1% Taurans, 6% Kobold, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Wibi-zbu Forest is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit, as well as a unique beer festival and a storytelling festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Wibi-zbu Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Wibi-zbu Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Tauran subculture native to the Wibi-zbu Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Kobold subculture native to the Wibi-zbu Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Elf subculture native to the Wibi-zbu Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Wibi-zbu Forest is overseen by Potentate Turtris Feias Grome, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 55% of the population self-report as devout. The Wibi-zbu Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Wibi-zbu Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 41. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 41 means there are 41 locations within the Wibi-zbu Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Wibi-zbu Forest is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Wibi-zbu Forest are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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