The Vazehedu Forest (/ˈvaze/ /ˈhedu/ Dewdrop [style; tone] [wet]) is a subtropical forest within the temperate rainforest of the Equuscoast region. The Vazehedu Forest is the political heartlands of the Tauranian United Provinces.
The Vazehedu Forest has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 15°C (59°F). The Vazehedu Forest receives an average of 296 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Vazehedu Forest covers an area of nearly 3802 km2 (2362 mi2), and an average elevation of 1311 m (4301 ft) above sea level.
The Vazehedu Forest is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above 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 Vazehedu Forest are as follows:
The Vazehedu Forest 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 Vazehedu Forest 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 Vazehedu Forest is home to 3228460 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Tauric, 13% Hobgoblins, 10% Fae, 6% Elf, 6% Elf, 1% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Vazehedu Forest is's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include dominating and possessing other people and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique storytelling festival and a arcane festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Vazehedu Forest 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and beauty and seductive charm.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Vazehedu Forest 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Fae subculture native to the Vazehedu Forest 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Elf subculture native to the Vazehedu Forest 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and eloquence and social expertise.
The Elf subculture native to the Vazehedu Forest 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and beauty and seductive charm.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vazehedu Forest 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Vazehedu Forest is overseen by Potentate Ises Idanthobar Despona, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 33% of the population self-report as devout. The Vazehedu Forest is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Vazehedu Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 31. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 31 means there are 31 locations within the Vazehedu Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vazehedu Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vazehedu Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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