The Gèhên-êyî Forest (/ˈɘjɪ/ Gèhên's [Proper Noun (name of person)] [game; sport]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Indigoplains region. Gèhên-êyî Forest is a relatively typical forest for Indigoplains, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Gèhên-êyî Forest 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 Gèhên-êyî Forest receives an average of 75 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Gèhên-êyî Forest covers an area of nearly 12334 km2 (7665 mi2), and an average elevation of 5677 m (18625 ft) above sea level.
The Gèhên-êyî Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Gèhên-êyî Forest are as follows:
The Gèhên-êyî Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Gèhên-êyî Forest, 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 Gèhên-êyî Forest 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 Gèhên-êyî Forest is home to 89910 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Kivu, 21% Wareneese, 9% Elf, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Gèhên-êyî Forest is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include eloquence and social expertise and unity and elimination of group differences, as well as a unique comedy festival and a beer festival.
The Kivu subculture native to the Gèhên-êyî Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu 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 loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Rattu subculture native to the Gèhên-êyî Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and building things in service of their posterity.
The Elf subculture native to the Gèhên-êyî Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Kobold subculture native to the Gèhên-êyî Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Gèhên-êyî Forest is overseen by Potentate Tuxta Idanthobar Idaliar, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 22% of the population self-report as devout. The Gèhên-êyî Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Gèhên-êyî Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the Gèhên-êyî Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Gèhên-êyî Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Gèhên-êyî Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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