Wind-slä Forest

Wind-slä Forest

Wind-slä Forest
Example forest terrain
Area20662 km2 (12841 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp26°C (78°F)
Average Elevation5486 m (17998 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation137 cm/y (53 in/y)
Population175756
Rural Pop164883
Urban Pop10873
MDI4
Naming
Native nameWind-slä Forest
Pronunciation/wind/ /slɑ/
Direct Translation[firm] [store; shop]
TranslationFirmstore Forest

The Wind-slä Forest (/wind/ /slɑ/ Firmstore [firm] [store; shop]) is a subtropical forest within the temperate deciduous forest of the Grazelands region. Wind-slä Forest is a relatively typical forest for Grazelands, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Wind-slä Forest has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). The Wind-slä Forest receives an average of 137 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Wind-slä Forest covers an area of nearly 20662 km2 (12841 mi2), and an average elevation of 5486 m (17998 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Wind-slä 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 typically above average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Wind-slä Forest are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Wind-slä Forest has an MDI of 4, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Wind-slä 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 Wind-slä Forest is home to 175756 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Sylvin, 14% Gnolls, 18% Wareneese, 7% Kobold, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Wind-slä Forest is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets, as well as a unique harvest festival and a spirit festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Wind-slä Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Wind-slä Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Wind-slä Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Wind-slä Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and piety and devotion to the gods.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Wind-slä Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.

Local Religion

The Wind-slä Forest is overseen by Potentate Iris Goronwy Níamonopto, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 18% of the population self-report as devout. The Wind-slä 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

Wind-slä Forest has its economic roots in Grazelands's export of Dairy, but has developed its own furniture industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Wind-slä Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Wind-slä Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Wind-slä Forest is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Wind-slä Forest are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI