The Pillowwater Woods (pillowwater /wʊdz/ Pillowwater [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Endless Peaks region. Pillowwater Woods are a relatively typical woods for Endless Peaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Pillowwater Woods has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 35°C (95°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). The Pillowwater Woods receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Pillowwater Woods covers an area of nearly 9413 km2 (5850 mi2), and an average elevation of 14267 m (3858 ft) above sea level.
The Pillowwater Woods are home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Pillowwater Woods are as follows:
The Pillowwater Woods has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Pillowwater 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 Pillowwater Woods are home to 311214 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Dwarves, 18% Kitsune, 13% Kitsune, 6% Kitsune, 5% Imperial, 2% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Pillowwater Woods are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include filial devotion to family and parents and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique comedy festival and a history festival.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Pillowwater Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. 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 far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Pillowwater Woods 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Pillowwater Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Quenn subculture native to the Pillowwater Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Imperial subculture native to the Pillowwater Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Quenn subculture native to the Pillowwater Woods 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Pillowwater Woods are overseen by Potentate Turtris Oenonchus Afriarmuid, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 47% of the population self-report as devout. The Pillowwater 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 Pillowwater Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 13. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 13 means there are 13 locations within the Pillowwater Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Pillowwater Woods is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Pillowwater Woods are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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