The Kríhtojic Forest (Kríhto /jic/ Kríhto's Staff [Proper Noun (name of person)] [staff]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Abysstro region. Kríhtojic Forest is a relatively typical forest for Abysstro, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Kríhtojic Forest has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 3°C (37°F). The Kríhtojic Forest receives an average of 152 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Kríhtojic Forest covers an area of nearly 12106 km2 (7523 mi2), and an average elevation of 3581 m (11748 ft) above sea level.
The Kríhtojic Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Kríhtojic Forest are as follows:
The Kríhtojic Forest has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Kríhtojic 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 Kríhtojic Forest is home to 1346033 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Wood Elves, 16% Wareneese, 5% Elf, 5% Grey Elf, 3% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Kríhtojic Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and justice and fairness between people, as well as a unique sun festival and a spring festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Kríhtojic Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and justice and fairness between people.
The Rattu subculture native to the Kríhtojic Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Elf subculture native to the Kríhtojic Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and courage and valiance in danger.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Kríhtojic Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Kríhtojic Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Kríhtojic Forest is overseen by Potentate Agarus Osgarmus Apollo, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 13% of the population self-report as devout. The Kríhtojic Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Kríhtojic Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 22. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 22 means there are 22 locations within the Kríhtojic Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kríhtojic Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Kríhtojic Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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