The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods (/ˈojɪ/ /ëˈvëvɪ/ Rainbowschallenge [sudden; abrupt] [race (competition)]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are a relatively typical woods for Thousand Plantations, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°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 9°C (48°F). The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods receives an average of 151 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods covers an area of nearly 11410 km2 (7091 mi2), and an average elevation of 4294 m (14087 ft) above sea level.
The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woods, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are as follows:
The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods, 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 Oyî-ëvëvî Woods 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 Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are home to 406141 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wood Elves, 17% Taurans, 7% Taurans, 8% Imperial, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique literary festival and a religious festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Tauran subculture native to the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and courage and valiance in danger.
The Tauran subculture native to the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and sexual license and wantonness.
The Imperial subculture native to the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Imperial subculture native to the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and eloquence and social expertise.
The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are overseen by Potentate Qedaos Osgarmuire Apollothniu, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Oyî-ëvëvî Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Oyî-ëvëvî Woods are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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