The Rockmoss Woodlands (rockmoss /ˈwʊˌdlændz/ Rockmoss [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of temperate woodland on the coast of the Greatbay region. Rockmoss Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Greatbay, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Rockmoss Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Rockmoss Woodlands receives an average of 306 cm/y (120 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Rockmoss Woodlands covers an area of nearly 17926 km2 (11141 mi2), and an average elevation of 1338 m (4389 ft) above sea level.
The Rockmoss Woodlands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate woodland. The keystone species of Rockmoss Woodlands are as follows:
The Rockmoss Woodlands 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 Rockmoss Woodlands 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 Rockmoss Woodlands are home to 666118 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Tauric, 10% Fae, 20% Kitsune, 6% Kitsune, 7% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Rockmoss Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include piety and devotion to the gods and hardiness and endurance before woes, as well as a unique food festival and a comedy festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Fae subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Quenn subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Imperial subculture native to the Rockmoss Woodlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Rockmoss Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Rerborh Kephronon Notus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Rockmoss Woodlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Rockmoss Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Rockmoss Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rockmoss Woodlands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Rockmoss Woodlands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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