Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands

Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands

Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area20410 km2 (12684 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation4348 m (14265 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation145 cm/y (57 in/y)
Population595268
Rural Pop521191
Urban Pop74077
MDI1
Naming
Native nameBihvaltuzatu Woodlands
Pronunciation/bihˈvaltu/ /ˈzatu/
Direct Translation[microscope] [sour; bitter]
TranslationBittersearch Woodlands

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands (/bihˈvaltu/ /ˈzatu/ Bittersearch [microscope] [sour; bitter]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Kindling Hills region. Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Kindling Hills, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands receives an average of 145 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands covers an area of nearly 20410 km2 (12684 mi2), and an average elevation of 4348 m (14265 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woodland, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Bihvaltuzatu 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 Bihvaltuzatu 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 Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are home to 595268 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Iron Elves, 23% Dwarves, 6% Elf, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include purging evil and expelling the wicked and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique arcane festival and a fire festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 restoring some real or imagined glorious past and unity and elimination of group differences.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.

Local Religion

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Uneas Ælfstann Aiapoine, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 13% of the population self-report as devout. The Bihvaltuzatu 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

Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands is noteworthy for its economic independence from Kindling Hills's export of Coal. Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands is particularly renound for its dyes industry. It is also has a noteworthy furniture industry.

The Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 31. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 31 means there are 31 locations within the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Bihvaltuzatu Woodlands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI