Qënê-si Forest

Qënê-si Forest

Qënê-si Forest
Example forest terrain
Area7108 km2 (4417 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation8625 m (-14652 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation68 cm/y (26 in/y)
Population565211
Rural Pop158461
Urban Pop158461
MDI5
Naming
Native nameQënê-si Forest
Pronunciation/ˈqënɘ/ /si/
Direct Translation[slow; late] [state (condition); condition (state)]
TranslationMoonvale Forest

The Qënê-si Forest (/ˈqënɘ/ /si/ Moonvale [slow; late] [state (condition); condition (state)]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Upper Warding Range region. The Qënê-si Forest is home to Eyom's only known persistent lightning strike. Tourists are advised not to touch the bolt.

Climate

The Qënê-si Forest has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Qënê-si Forest receives an average of 68 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Qënê-si Forest covers an area of nearly 7108 km2 (4417 mi2), and an average elevation of 8625 m (-14652 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Qënê-si Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Qënê-si Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Qënê-si Forest has an MDI of 5, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Qënê-si Forest 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 Qënê-si Forest is home to 158461 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Elf, 22% Goblins, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Qënê-si Forest is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to lawful authority and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique sun festival and a science festival.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Qënê-si Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Qënê-si Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Qënê-si Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf 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 loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Qënê-si Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and magical prowess and occult ability.

Local Religion

The Qënê-si Forest is overseen by Potentate Ione Brigid Eoghalaea, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 26% of the population self-report as devout. The Qënê-si Forest 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

Qënê-si Forest is predominantly economicly reiant on Upper Warding Range's export of Arcana, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Qënê-si Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 10. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 10 means there are 10 locations within the Qënê-si Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qënê-si Forest is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qënê-si Forest are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI