Zdin Vlo Forest

Zdin Vlo Forest

Zdin Vlo Forest
Example forest terrain
Area6715 km2 (4173 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp11°C (51°F)
Average Elevation2882 m (9455 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation231 cm/y (90 in/y)
Population131197
Rural Pop129904
Urban Pop1293
MDI1
Naming
Native nameZdin Vlo Forest
Pronunciation/zdin/ /vlo/
Direct Translation[light blue] [confidence]
TranslationSkyhope Forest

The Zdin Vlo Forest (/zdin/ /vlo/ Skyhope [light blue] [confidence]) is a subtropical forest on the coast of the Timberlund region. The Zdin Vlo Forest is well known for being largely barren of plant life.

Climate

The Zdin Vlo Forest has a yearly average temperature of 11°C (51°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -4°C (25°F). The Zdin Vlo Forest receives an average of 231 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Zdin Vlo Forest covers an area of nearly 6715 km2 (4173 mi2), and an average elevation of 2882 m (9455 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Zdin Vlo Forest is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical forest, and the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical forest. The keystone species of Zdin Vlo Forest are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Zdin Vlo Forest has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Zdin Vlo 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 Zdin Vlo 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 Zdin Vlo Forest is home to 131197 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Fae, 13% Wareneese, 13% Taurans, 7% Dwarves, 5% Tanuki, 5% Kobold, 3% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Zdin Vlo Forest is's peoples are culturally Fae, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture, as well as a unique beer festival and a music festival.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and leadership and charisma in the group.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and personal development and limit-pushing.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Zdin Vlo Forest are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Fae culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and harmony with nature and existing life.

Local Religion

The Zdin Vlo Forest is overseen by Potentate Bilna Hemed Kastann, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 27% of the population self-report as devout. The Zdin Vlo Forest is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Zdin Vlo Forest is noteworthy for its economic independence from Timberlund's export of Timber. Zdin Vlo Forest is particularly renound for its textiles industry. It is also has a noteworthy arcana industry.

The Zdin Vlo Forest has an Imperial Development Index of 28. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 28 means there are 28 locations within the Zdin Vlo Forest which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zdin Vlo Forest is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Zdin Vlo Forest are expected to return above capitol at low risk.



History

History

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