Ya Wìmèkhì Woods

Ya Wìmèkhì Woods

Ya Wìmèkhì Woods
Example woods terrain
Area15041 km2 (9348 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation2494 m (8182 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation287 cm/y (112 in/y)
Population314124
Rural Pop146462
Urban Pop167662
MDI3
Naming
Native nameYa Wìmèkhì Woods
Pronunciation/ja/ /wɨˈmɤkhɨ/
Direct Translation[sick; ill; unwell] [magic]
TranslationMagepox Woods

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods (/ja/ /wɨˈmɤkhɨ/ Magepox [sick; ill; unwell] [magic]) are a group of subtropical woods within the temperate rainforest of the Hearthcoast region. Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are a relatively typical woods for Hearthcoast, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods receives an average of 287 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods covers an area of nearly 15041 km2 (9348 mi2), and an average elevation of 2494 m (8182 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods 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 Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are home to 314124 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Tauric, 10% Gnolls, 7% Iron Elves, 7% Iron Elves, 6% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include magical prowess and occult ability and subtlety and indirectness of action, as well as a unique winter festival and a history festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.

Local Religion

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are overseen by Potentate Yzmera Wealia Aphand, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 17% of the population self-report as devout. The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods 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

Ya Wìmèkhì Woods is noteworthy for its economic independence from Hearthcoast's export of Fish. Ya Wìmèkhì Woods is particularly renound for its fertilizer industry. It is also has a noteworthy canned food industry.

The Ya Wìmèkhì Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 27. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 27 means there are 27 locations within the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ya Wìmèkhì Woods are expected to return above capitol at low risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI