The Dususapoz̄u Woods (/duˈsusa/ /ˈpoz̚u/ Bentleg [thigh] [unique]) are a group of subtropical woods within the wetland of the Flanged Coast region. The Dususapoz̄u Woods are the cultural homeland of the Iron Elves.
The Dususapoz̄u Woods has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). The Dususapoz̄u Woods receives an average of 228 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Dususapoz̄u Woods covers an area of nearly 34256 km2 (21290 mi2), and an average elevation of 1606 m (5269 ft) above sea level.
The Dususapoz̄u Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Dususapoz̄u Woods are as follows:
The Dususapoz̄u Woods 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 Dususapoz̄u Woods 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 Dususapoz̄u Woods are home to 590838 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Iron Elves, 14% Kitsune, 14% Kitsune, 9% Tanuki, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Dususapoz̄u Woods are's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include conquest and domination of others and personal development and limit-pushing, as well as a unique rain festival and a comedy festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Dususapoz̄u Woods 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Dususapoz̄u Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Dususapoz̄u Woods 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Dususapoz̄u Woods 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Imperial subculture native to the Dususapoz̄u Woods 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Dususapoz̄u Woods are overseen by Potentate Avsoi Sardwulfwig Clídnawn, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Dususapoz̄u Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Dususapoz̄u Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 10. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 10 means there are 10 locations within the Dususapoz̄u Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Dususapoz̄u Woods is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Dususapoz̄u Woods are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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