The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands (/ˈlɛlkje̜/ /bet/ Shepardstally [lamb] [tab]) are a group of temperate woodland within the wetland of the Westbay region. Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Westbay, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 22°C (71°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands receives an average of 233 cm/y (91 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands covers an area of nearly 10107 km2 (6281 mi2), and an average elevation of 780 m (2559 ft) above sea level.
The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate woodland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate woodland. The keystone species of Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are as follows:
The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Lëlkye̜-bet 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 Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands 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 Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are home to 186718 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Sylvin, 14% Sylvin, 3% Taurans, 9% Kobold, 4% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and humanistic reason and “rational” religion, as well as a unique summer festival and a relic festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Tauran subculture native to the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Kobold subculture native to the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Ghora Freyacchus Ponos, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 21% of the population self-report as devout. The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 33. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 33 means there are 33 locations within the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Lëlkye̜-bet Woodlands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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