The Vapoqagi Woodlands (/ˈvapo/ /ˈqagi/ Riverguard [mattress] [navy]) are a group of subtropical woodland on the coast of the Grayhills region. The Vapoqagi Woodlands are well known for being home to remarkably few animals.
The Vapoqagi Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Vapoqagi Woodlands receives an average of 133 cm/y (52 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Vapoqagi Woodlands covers an area of nearly 22577 km2 (14031 mi2), and an average elevation of 7146 m (-19504 ft) above sea level.
The Vapoqagi Woodlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical woodland, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Vapoqagi Woodlands are as follows:
The Vapoqagi Woodlands has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Vapoqagi Woodlands. If travel through the Vapoqagi Woodlands cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Vapoqagi 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 Vapoqagi Woodlands are home to 310809 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Tauric, 21% Wareneese, 8% Kobold, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Vapoqagi Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include remembrance of the past and memorializing history and education and knowledge-seeking, as well as a unique spring festival and a winter festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Vapoqagi Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Rattu subculture native to the Vapoqagi 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vapoqagi 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Imperial subculture native to the Vapoqagi 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Vapoqagi Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Batdros Fredora Groditea, a god serving within The Seven Titans, the region's principal religion. Approximately 39% of the population self-report as devout. The Vapoqagi 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 Vapoqagi Woodlands has an Imperial Development Index of 26. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 26 means there are 26 locations within the Vapoqagi Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vapoqagi Woodlands is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vapoqagi Woodlands are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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