The Gÿcac Ewy Woods (/giˈcak/ /ewʤ/ Thief's [suspicious] [lower class]) are a group of subtropical woods within the wetland of the Flanged Coast region. Gÿcac Ewy Woods are a relatively typical woods for Flanged Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Gÿcac Ewy Woods has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Gÿcac Ewy Woods receives an average of 229 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Gÿcac Ewy Woods covers an area of nearly 14316 km2 (8897 mi2), and an average elevation of 1929 m (6328 ft) above sea level.
The Gÿcac Ewy Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Gÿcac Ewy Woods are as follows:
The Gÿcac Ewy Woods has an MDI of 8, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Gÿcac Ewy 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 Gÿcac Ewy Woods are home to 433825 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Constructs, 13% Kitsune, 10% Fae, 7% Kobold, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Gÿcac Ewy Woods are's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include dominating and possessing other people and excellence in one’s profession or trade, as well as a unique spirit festival and a relic festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Gÿcac Ewy Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance 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 personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Gÿcac Ewy Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Fae subculture native to the Gÿcac Ewy Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 vengeance and execution of just vendettas and dominating and possessing other people.
The Kobold subculture native to the Gÿcac Ewy Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and conquest and domination of others.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Gÿcac Ewy Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and eloquence and social expertise.
The Gÿcac Ewy Woods are overseen by Potentate Ynos Osgainn Emeda, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 16% of the population self-report as devout. The Gÿcac Ewy 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 Gÿcac Ewy Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 6. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 6 means there are 6 locations within the Gÿcac Ewy Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Gÿcac Ewy Woods is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Gÿcac Ewy Woods are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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