Root Rock Woods

Root Rock Woods

Root Rock Woods
Example woods terrain
Area10715 km2 (6659 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation10038 m (-10016 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation142 cm/y (55 in/y)
Population92707
Rural Pop90305
Urban Pop2402
MDI3
Naming
Native nameRoot Rock Woods
Pronunciation/rut/ /rɑk/ /wʊdz/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationRoot Rock Woods

The Root Rock Woods (/rut/ /rɑk/ /wʊdz/ Root Rock [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical woods on the coast of the Greenrange region. Root Rock Woods are a relatively typical woods for Greenrange, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Root Rock Woods 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 Root Rock Woods receives an average of 142 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Root Rock Woods covers an area of nearly 10715 km2 (6659 mi2), and an average elevation of 10038 m (-10016 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Root Rock Woods are home to a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical woods, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical woods. The keystone species of Root Rock Woods are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Root Rock 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 Root Rock Woods 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 Root Rock Woods are home to 92707 people. They break down into the following demographics: 56% Sylvin, 28% Iron Elves, 1% Gnolls, 5% Gnolls, 6% Grey Elf, 2% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Root Rock Woods are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include purging evil and expelling the wicked and seeking fortune in new places or new roles, as well as a unique arcane festival and a arcane festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Root Rock Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 humanistic reason and “rational” religion and leadership and charisma in the group.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Root Rock Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and discipline and obedience to the law.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Root Rock Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and filial devotion to family and parents.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Root Rock Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Root Rock Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 personal development and limit-pushing and unity and elimination of group differences.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Root Rock Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Local Religion

The Root Rock Woods are overseen by Potentate Ghirdia Ælfrig Ouranos, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 20% of the population self-report as devout. The Root Rock Woods 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

Root Rock Woods is predominantly economicly reiant on Greenrange's export of Metals, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Root Rock Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 9. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 9 means there are 9 locations within the Root Rock Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

POI