Soūn Pä̂gē Forest

Soūn Pä̂gē Forest

Soūn Pä̂gē Forest
Example forest terrain
Area10787 km2 (6704 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp31°C (87°F)
Average Elevation19102 m (19720 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation67 cm/y (26 in/y)
Population1223263
Rural Pop1216776
Urban Pop6487
MDI9
Naming
Native nameSoūn Pä̂gē Forest
Pronunciation/pæ̂gæ/
Direct Translation[Proper Noun (name of person)] [nephew]
TranslationSoūn's Nephew Forest

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest (/pæ̂gæ/ Soūn's Nephew [Proper Noun (name of person)] [nephew]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Highpeaks region. Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is a relatively typical forest for Highpeaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest has a yearly average temperature of 31°C (87°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 27°C (80°F). The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 Soūn Pä̂gē Forest covers an area of nearly 10787 km2 (6704 mi2), and an average elevation of 19102 m (19720 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Soūn Pä̂gē Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest has an MDI of 9, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Soūn Pä̂gē 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 Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is home to 1223263 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Wood Elves, 15% Kitsune, 3% Wareneese, 6% Wareneese, 6% Grey Elf, 1% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and subtlety and indirectness of action, as well as a unique folk festival and a spring festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and courage and valiance in danger.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and beauty and seductive charm.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and raw strength and personal prowess.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest 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 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 societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and discipline and obedience to the law.

Local Religion

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is overseen by Potentate Dronta Parthnis Osberawn, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 50% of the population self-report as devout. The Soūn Pä̂gē 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

Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Elemental Crystals, though infrastructure to this region of Highpeaks is not developed enough to support any major local industry.

The Soūn Pä̂gē Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 3. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 3 means there are 3 locations within the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Soūn Pä̂gē Forest is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI