Pillarlore Woodlands

Pillarlore Woodlands

Pillarlore Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area9465 km2 (5882 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation2332 m (7650 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation73 cm/y (28 in/y)
Population3740070
Rural Pop215802
Urban Pop215802
MDI1
Naming
Native namePillarlore Woodlands
Pronunciationpillarlore /ˈwʊˌdlændz/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationPillarlore Woodlands

The Pillarlore Woodlands (pillarlore /ˈwʊˌdlændz/ Pillarlore [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Northlake region. Pillarlore Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Northlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Pillarlore Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Pillarlore Woodlands receives an average of 73 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Pillarlore Woodlands covers an area of nearly 9465 km2 (5882 mi2), and an average elevation of 2332 m (7650 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Pillarlore Woodlands are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woodland, and the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Pillarlore Woodlands are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Pillarlore Woodlands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Pillarlore 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 Pillarlore 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 Pillarlore Woodlands are home to 215802 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Kobold, 14% Kitsune, 14% Hobgoblins, 9% Elf, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Pillarlore Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include restoring some real or imagined glorious past and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture, as well as a unique literary festival and a sun festival.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Pillarlore Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Quenn culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Pillarlore Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Quenn culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Pillarlore Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Quenn culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Pillarlore Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Quenn culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and personal development and limit-pushing.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Pillarlore Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Quenn culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Local Religion

The Pillarlore Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Neune Æthobarmus Osgar, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 10% of the population self-report as devout. The Pillarlore Woodlands 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

Pillarlore Woodlands has its economic roots in Northlake's export of Rice, but has developed its own cement industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Pillarlore Woodlands 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 Pillarlore Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

POI