Nalf-æ̈jf Woods

Nalf-æ̈jf Woods

Nalf-æ̈jf Woods
Example woods terrain
Area13012 km2 (8087 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation2307 m (7568 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation301 cm/y (118 in/y)
Population142578
Rural Pop126705
Urban Pop15873
MDI2
Naming
Native nameNalf-æ̈jf Woods
Pronunciation/nalf/ /æ̝jf/
Direct Translation[wild] [basket]
TranslationHerbalist's Woods

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods (/nalf/ /æ̝jf/ Herbalist's [wild] [basket]) are a group of temperate woods within the temperate rainforest of the Northlake region. Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are a relatively typical woods for Northlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods receives an average of 301 cm/y (118 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods covers an area of nearly 13012 km2 (8087 mi2), and an average elevation of 2307 m (7568 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate woods. The keystone species of Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Nalf-æ̈jf Woods 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 Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are home to 142578 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Tauric, 21% Gnolls, 9% Tanuki, 4% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit, as well as a unique theater festival and a winter festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and beauty and seductive charm.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and harmony with nature and existing life.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and dominating and possessing other people.

Local Religion

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods are overseen by Potentate Ezdall Pononeus Eógar, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 33% of the population self-report as devout. The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Nalf-æ̈jf Woods is noteworthy for its economic independence from Northlake's export of Rice. Nalf-æ̈jf Woods is particularly renound for its finance industry. It is also has a noteworthy legal industry.

The Nalf-æ̈jf Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 29. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 29 means there are 29 locations within the Nalf-æ̈jf Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

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