The Vdral Na Forest (/glaː/ /na/ Emperor's [purple] [use]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Icereef region. The Vdral Na Forest is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Vdral Na Forest has a yearly average temperature of 7°C (44°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -13°C (9°F). The Vdral Na Forest receives an average of 294 cm/y (115 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Vdral Na Forest covers an area of nearly 21563 km2 (13401 mi2), and an average elevation of 2517 m (8257 ft) above sea level.
The Vdral Na Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical forest, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Vdral Na Forest are as follows:
The Vdral Na 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 Vdral Na 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 Vdral Na Forest is home to 569850 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wareneese, 20% Hobgoblins, 4% Wareneese, 6% Kobold, 7% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Vdral Na Forest is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include vengeance and execution of just vendettas and piety and devotion to the gods, as well as a unique spirit festival and a storytelling festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Vdral Na Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Vdral Na Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Rattu subculture native to the Vdral Na Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vdral Na Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and conquest and domination of others.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vdral Na Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Vdral Na Forest is overseen by Potentate Qhivx Muireanos Kassandi, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 14% of the population self-report as devout. The Vdral Na 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 Vdral Na Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 32. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 32 means there are 32 locations within the Vdral Na Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vdral Na Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vdral Na Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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