The Sek-heyvō Woods (/sek/ /ˈhejvoː/ Whiteclue [almond] [clue]) are a group of temperate woods on the coast of the Pantza region. Sek-heyvō Woods are a relatively typical woods for Pantza, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Sek-heyvō Woods has a yearly average temperature of 7°C (44°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant -11°C (13°F). The Sek-heyvō Woods receives an average of 152 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Sek-heyvō Woods covers an area of nearly 17599 km2 (10937 mi2), and an average elevation of 4564 m (14973 ft) above sea level.
The Sek-heyvō Woods are home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate woods, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate woods. The keystone species of Sek-heyvō Woods are as follows:
The Sek-heyvō Woods 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 Sek-heyvō 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 Sek-heyvō Woods are home to 472862 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Wood Elves, 20% Kitsune, 5% Elf, 7% Elf, 1% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Sek-heyvō Woods are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to lawful authority and submission to the collective will or culture, as well as a unique storytelling festival and a harvest festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Sek-heyvō Woods are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf 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 conquest and domination of others and justice and fairness between people.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Sek-heyvō Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Elf subculture native to the Sek-heyvō Woods are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Quenn subculture native to the Sek-heyvō Woods are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Kivu subculture native to the Sek-heyvō Woods are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Sek-heyvō Woods are overseen by Potentate Rummos Menthos Æþelþryð, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 40% of the population self-report as devout. The Sek-heyvō 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 Sek-heyvō Woods has an Imperial Development Index of 30. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 30 means there are 30 locations within the Sek-heyvō Woods which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vrar-awöw Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vrar-awöw Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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