Frōk-vlök Woods

Frōk-vlök Woods

Frōk-vlök Woods
Example woods terrain
Area14584 km2 (9064 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp15°C (59°F)
Average Elevation1829 m (6000 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation214 cm/y (84 in/y)
Population3565972
Rural Pop118228
Urban Pop3447744
MDI1
Naming
Native nameFrōk-vlök Woods
Pronunciation/froːc/ /vlo˞k/
Direct Translation[chime] [smoke; cloud; fog; mist]
TranslationCloudchime Woods

The Frōk-vlök Woods (/froːc/ /vlo˞k/ Cloudchime [chime] [smoke; cloud; fog; mist]) are a group of temperate woods within the wetland of the Gnashed Coast region. The Frōk-vlök Woods are the political heartlands of the Cochian City-state.

Climate

The Frōk-vlök Woods has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). The Frōk-vlök Woods receives an average of 214 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Frōk-vlök Woods covers an area of nearly 14584 km2 (9064 mi2), and an average elevation of 1829 m (6000 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Frōk-vlök Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate woods, and the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a temperate woods. The keystone species of Frōk-vlök Woods are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Frōk-vlök Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Frōk-vlök Woods, 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 Frōk-vlök Woods 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 Frōk-vlök Woods are home to 3565972 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Gnolls, 24% Fae, 7% Dwarves, 6% Imperial, 6% Imperial, 1% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Frōk-vlök Woods are's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include eloquence and social expertise and subtlety and indirectness of action, as well as a unique arcane festival and a fire festival.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Frōk-vlök Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Frōk-vlök Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and personal development and limit-pushing.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Frōk-vlök Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Frōk-vlök Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and sharing wealth and goods with others.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Frōk-vlök Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Frōk-vlök Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and harmony with nature and existing life.

Local Religion

The Frōk-vlök Woods are overseen by Potentate Neune Neopetollo Apollotus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Frōk-vlök Woods 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

Frōk-vlök Woods's economy is not reliant on Gnashed Coast's export of Produce. Frōk-vlök Woods is particularly renound for its steel industry. It is also has a noteworthy guns industry. Most notably, the region has a distinct specilization in

The Frōk-vlök Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 40. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 40 means there are 40 locations within the Frōk-vlök Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Frōk-vlök Woods is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Frōk-vlök Woods are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

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