Birchrock Woodlands

Birchrock Woodlands

Birchrock Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area14014 km2 (8709 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation9098 m (-13100 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation70 cm/y (27 in/y)
Population159612
Rural Pop125983
Urban Pop33629
MDI4
Naming
Native nameBirchrock Woodlands
Pronunciationbirchrock /ˈwʊˌdlændz/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationBirchrock Woodlands

The Birchrock Woodlands (birchrock /ˈwʊˌdlændz/ Birchrock [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Upper Warding Range region. Birchrock Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Upper Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Birchrock Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°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 19°C (66°F). The Birchrock Woodlands receives an average of 70 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Birchrock Woodlands covers an area of nearly 14014 km2 (8709 mi2), and an average elevation of 9098 m (-13100 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

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



Monstrous Creatures

The Birchrock Woodlands has an MDI of 4, 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 Birchrock 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 Birchrock Woodlands are home to 159612 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Iron Elves, 11% Taurans, 5% Taurans, 6% Kivu, 7% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Birchrock Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure, as well as a unique fire festival and a relic festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Birchrock 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Birchrock 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and discipline and obedience to the law.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Birchrock 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 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 aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Birchrock 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and building things in service of their posterity.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Birchrock 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 color choices with social meaning to them 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 beauty and seductive charm.

Local Religion

The Birchrock Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Ena Notho Euandronw, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 47% of the population self-report as devout. The Birchrock 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

Birchrock Woodlands has its economic roots in Upper Warding Range's export of Arcana, but has developed its own research industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Birchrock Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 16. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 16 means there are 16 locations within the Birchrock Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

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