Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands

Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands

Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area9901 km2 (6153 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp12°C (53°F)
Average Elevation4476 m (14685 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation147 cm/y (57 in/y)
Population816390
Rural Pop702316
Urban Pop114074
MDI1
Naming
Native nameZdiriy̼tāk Woodlands
PronunciationZdiriy̼ /təˑc/
Direct Translation[Proper Noun (name of person)] [passion]
TranslationZdiriy̼ the Zealot's Woodlands

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands (Zdiriy̼ /təˑc/ Zdiriy̼ the Zealot's [Proper Noun (name of person)] [passion]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Granerie region. Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Granerie, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -2°C (29°F). The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands receives an average of 147 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands covers an area of nearly 9901 km2 (6153 mi2), and an average elevation of 4476 m (14685 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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 Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands are home to 816390 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Wood Elves, 11% Hobgoblins, 19% Hobgoblins, 7% Tanuki, 6% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and leadership and charisma in the group, as well as a unique history festival and a rain festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and conquest and domination of others.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and purging evil and expelling the wicked.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and building things in service of their posterity.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and unity and elimination of group differences.

Local Religion

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Uklo Ponemun Simone, a god serving within The Seven Titans, the region's principal religion. Approximately 16% of the population self-report as devout. The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands 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

Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands has its economic roots in Granerie's export of Agriculture, but has developed its own research industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 20. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 20 means there are 20 locations within the Zdiriy̼tāk Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

POI