Winterroot Forest

Winterroot Forest

Winterroot Forest
Example forest terrain
Area5874 km2 (3650 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation9919 m (-10407 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation67 cm/y (26 in/y)
Population221251
Rural Pop220024
Urban Pop1227
MDI2
Naming
Native nameWinterroot Forest
Pronunciationwinterroot /ˈfɔrəst/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationWinterroot Forest

The Winterroot Forest (winterroot /ˈfɔrəst/ Winterroot [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Ancestor's Range region. Winterroot Forest is a relatively typical forest for Ancestor's Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Winterroot Forest has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Winterroot Forest receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Winterroot Forest covers an area of nearly 5874 km2 (3650 mi2), and an average elevation of 9919 m (-10407 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Winterroot Forest is home to a modest number of 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 Winterroot Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Winterroot 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 Winterroot Forest are:



People and Culture

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 Winterroot Forest is home to 221251 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Wood Elves, 14% Goblins, 14% Gnolls, 7% Tanuki, 5% Imperial, 1% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Winterroot Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include seeking fortune in new places or new roles and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique spirit festival and a folk festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Winterroot 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Winterroot 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and purging evil and expelling the wicked.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Winterroot 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and sexual license and wantonness.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Winterroot Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 raw strength and personal prowess and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Winterroot 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Winterroot 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and purging evil and expelling the wicked.

Local Religion

The Winterroot Forest is overseen by Potentate Kitara Aponeus Alkyoncho, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 36% of the population self-report as devout. The Winterroot Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Winterroot Forest has its economic roots in Ancestor's Range's export of Stone, but has developed its own archeology industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Winterroot Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 18. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 18 means there are 18 locations within the Winterroot Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Winterroot Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Winterroot Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI