The Willowbush Forest (willowbush /ˈfɔrəst/ Willowbrush [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Upper Warding Range region. Willowbush Forest is a relatively typical forest for Upper Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Willowbush Forest has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 36°C (96°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). The Willowbush Forest receives an average of 68 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Willowbush Forest covers an area of nearly 7727 km2 (4802 mi2), and an average elevation of 10401 m (-8825 ft) above sea level.
The Willowbush Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Willowbush Forest are as follows:
The Willowbush Forest has an MDI of 4, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Willowbush 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 Willowbush Forest is home to 329320 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Wood Elves, 22% Goblins, 6% Tanuki, 7% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Willowbush Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique summer festival and a wine festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Willowbush Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Goblin subculture native to the Willowbush Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Willowbush Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Willowbush Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Willowbush Forest is overseen by Potentate Adite Ælfstanawl Lóegainn, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 42% of the population self-report as devout. The Willowbush 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 Willowbush Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 12. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 12 means there are 12 locations within the Willowbush Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Willowbush Forest is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Willowbush Forest are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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