Lē̌ Mery Woodlands

Lē̌ Mery Woodlands

Lē̌ Mery Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area26185 km2 (16274 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation2140 m (7020 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation284 cm/y (111 in/y)
Population977668
Rural Pop729690
Urban Pop247978
MDI1
Naming
Native nameLē̌ Mery Woodlands
Pronunciation/mɜ̋ːiː/
Direct Translation[Proper Noun (name of person)] [queen]
TranslationQueen Lē̌'s Woodlands

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands (/mɜ̋ːiː/ Queen Lē̌'s [Proper Noun (name of person)] [queen]) are a group of subtropical woodland within the temperate rainforest of the Palebay region. Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Palebay, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands receives an average of 284 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands covers an area of nearly 26185 km2 (16274 mi2), and an average elevation of 2140 m (7020 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woodland, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands, 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 Lē̌ Mery Woodlands 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 Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are home to 977668 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Dwarves, 18% Goblins, 7% Tanuki, 5% Elf, 1% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include membership in an elite bloodline or caste and hardiness and endurance before woes, as well as a unique winter festival and a spring festival.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and beauty and seductive charm.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Local Religion

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Xerena Æðelen Alkyonthus, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 54% of the population self-report as devout. The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Lē̌ Mery Woodlands is noteworthy for its economic independence from Palebay's export of Bauxite. Lē̌ Mery Woodlands is particularly renound for its engines industry. It is also has a noteworthy fertilizer industry.

The Lē̌ Mery Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 27. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 27 means there are 27 locations within the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Lē̌ Mery Woodlands are expected to return above capitol at low risk.



History

History

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