Umkèd Forest
| Umkèd Forest | |
|---|---|
 Example forest terrain | |
| Area | 14383 km2 (8939 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 15°C (59°F) |
| Average Elevation | 4969 m (16302 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 153 cm/y (60 in/y) |
| Population | 671980 |
| Rural Pop | 510118 |
| Urban Pop | 161862 |
| MDI | 1 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Umkèd Forest |
| Pronunciation | /um/ /kɛd/ |
| Direct Translation | [stump; root] [intricate] |
| Translation | Tangleroot Forest |
The Umkèd Forest (/um/ /kɛd/ Tangleroot [stump; root] [intricate]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Crucible region. Umkèd Forest is a relatively typical forest for Crucible, as well as Eyom as a whole.
Climate
The Umkèd Forest has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 5°C (41°F). The Umkèd Forest receives an average of 153 cm/y (60 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Umkèd Forest covers an area of nearly 14383 km2 (8939 mi2), and an average elevation of 4969 m (16302 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Umkèd Forest is home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical forest, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Umkèd Forest are as follows:
- Crop - Dactyloctenium aegyptium
- Crop - Dactyloctenium aegyptium
- Crop - Fonio
- Crop - Dioscorea quartiniana
- Crop - Pearl millet
- Crop - Cajanus scarabaeoides
- Grass - Stipagrostis
- Grass - Oryza punctata
- Grass - Hypseochloa
- Grass - Richardsiella
- Grass - Apochiton
- Grass - Schizachyrium
- Fern - Hypolepis sparsisora
- Fern - Bolbitis heudelotii
- Fern - Hypolepis sparsisora
- Fern - Pleopeltis polypodioides
- Fern - Platycerium alcicorne
- Fern - Nephrolepis biserrata
- Medicinal Herb - Antiaris
- Medicinal Herb - Garcinia indica
- Medicinal Herb - Alchornea cordifolia
- Medicinal Herb - Artichoke
- Medicinal Herb - Croton gratissimus
- Medicinal Herb - Dioscorea communis
- Fruit - Annona senegalensis
- Fruit - Ziziphus abyssinica
- Fruit - Lannea microcarpa
- Fruit - Mimusops laurifolia
- Fruit - Ficus sycomorus
- Fruit - Blighia sapida
- Tree - Ficus salicifolia
- Tree - Brachystegia boehmii
- Tree - Intsia bijuga
- Tree - Symphonia globulifera
- Tree - Prunus africana
- Tree - Albizia adianthifolia
- Mushroom - Radulotubus
- Mushroom - Gomphidius smithii
- Mushroom - Tuber gibbosum
- Mushroom - Gomphidius largus
- Mushroom - Gyroporus
- Mushroom - Gomphidius glutinosus
- Mold - Eurotium
- Mold - Cladosporium cladosporioides
- Mold - Alternaria alternata
- Mold - Aspergillus penicillioides
- Mold - Aleuria aurantia
- Mold - Trichophyton
Monstrous Creatures
The Umkèd Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Umkèd Forest, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Umkèd 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 Umkèd Forest is home to 671980 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Wood Elves, 22% Taurans, 8% Kivu, 5% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Umkèd Forest is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include prosperity and accruing material wealth and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique music festival and a folk festival.
Wood Elf
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Umkèd 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
Tauran
The Tauran subculture native to the Umkèd 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
Kivu
The Kivu subculture native to the Umkèd 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 regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and cunning and the ability to trick others.
Quenn
The Quenn subculture native to the Umkèd 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and eloquence and social expertise.
Local Religion
The Umkèd Forest is overseen by Potentate Kuasis Mandite Gerainthos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 42% of the population self-report as devout. The Umkèd Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
Settlements and Economy
Umkèd Forest is noteworthy for its economic independence from Crucible's export of Steel. Umkèd Forest is particularly renound for its innovation industry. It is also has a noteworthy weapons industry.The Umkèd Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 39. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 39 means there are 39 locations within the Umkèd Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Umkèd Forest is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Umkèd Forest are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
- Creature - Eovltch Hide
- Crystal / Gem - Rhhuerite
- Crystal / Gem - Siherite
- Fluid - Zreec Oil
- Metal - Knrhherite
- Plant - Erenaircc Potato
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