The Jágenu-ing Forest (/iŋ/ Herosrest [Proper Noun (name of person)] [hero; idol]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Fractal Range region. Jágenu-ing Forest is a relatively typical forest for Fractal Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Jágenu-ing Forest has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Jágenu-ing Forest receives an average of 66 cm/y (25 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Jágenu-ing Forest covers an area of nearly 7910 km2 (4916 mi2), and an average elevation of 7800 m (-17359 ft) above sea level.
The Jágenu-ing Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Jágenu-ing Forest are as follows:
The Jágenu-ing Forest has an MDI of 9, 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 Jágenu-ing 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 Jágenu-ing Forest is home to 58781 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Tanuki, 21% Goblins, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Jágenu-ing Forest is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include prosperity and accruing material wealth and raw strength and personal prowess, as well as a unique wine festival and a spring festival.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Jágenu-ing Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Goblin subculture native to the Jágenu-ing Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and submission to lawful authority.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Jágenu-ing Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and eloquence and social expertise.
The Imperial subculture native to the Jágenu-ing Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 harmony with nature and existing life and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Jágenu-ing Forest is overseen by Potentate Shakohr Akandra Emed, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 48% of the population self-report as devout. The Jágenu-ing 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 Jágenu-ing Forest 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 Jágenu-ing Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Jágenu-ing Forest is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Jágenu-ing Forest are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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