The Yiz-zmep Woodlands (/jiz/ /zmep/ Mark III [mobile; portable] [version]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Palebay region. Yiz-zmep Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Palebay, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Yiz-zmep Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Yiz-zmep Woodlands receives an average of 135 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Yiz-zmep Woodlands covers an area of nearly 19729 km2 (12261 mi2), and an average elevation of 4251 m (13946 ft) above sea level.
The Yiz-zmep Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Yiz-zmep Woodlands are as follows:
The Yiz-zmep Woodlands has an MDI of 6, 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 Yiz-zmep 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 Yiz-zmep Woodlands are home to 302564 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Dwarves, 10% Taurans, 16% Taurans, 8% Elf, 5% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Yiz-zmep Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include filial devotion to family and parents and individual rights and freedom of action, as well as a unique theater festival and a theater festival.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Yiz-zmep Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Tauran subculture native to the Yiz-zmep Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Yiz-zmep Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Elf subculture native to the Yiz-zmep Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and courage and valiance in danger.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Yiz-zmep Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Yiz-zmep Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Rovbris Aphrodi Wulf, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Yiz-zmep Woodlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Yiz-zmep Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 7. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 7 means there are 7 locations within the Yiz-zmep Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Yiz-zmep Woodlands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Yiz-zmep Woodlands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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