Z̄omebeze Woodlands

Z̄omebeze Woodlands

Z̄omebeze Woodlands
Example woodland terrain
Area10588 km2 (6580 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation6422 m (21069 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation270 cm/y (106 in/y)
Population134796
Rural Pop94418
Urban Pop40378
MDI2
Naming
Native nameZ̄omebeze Woodlands
Pronunciation/ˈz̚ome/ /ˈbeze/
Direct Translation[mammal] [wrong; false]
TranslationSkinwalker Woodlands

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands (/ˈz̚ome/ /ˈbeze/ Skinwalker [mammal] [wrong; false]) are a group of subtropical woodland within the temperate rainforest of the Shimmering Spires region. Z̄omebeze Woodlands are a relatively typical woodland for Shimmering Spires, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Z̄omebeze Woodlands receives an average of 270 cm/y (106 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Z̄omebeze Woodlands covers an area of nearly 10588 km2 (6580 mi2), and an average elevation of 6422 m (21069 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woodland, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical woodland. The keystone species of Z̄omebeze Woodlands are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands 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 Z̄omebeze Woodlands 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 Z̄omebeze Woodlands are home to 134796 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Iron Elves, 16% Hobgoblins, 7% Hobgoblins, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include courage and valiance in danger and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems, as well as a unique spirit festival and a relic festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Z̄omebeze Woodlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Z̄omebeze Woodlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Z̄omebeze Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Z̄omebeze Woodlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and justice and fairness between people.

Local Religion

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands are overseen by Potentate Vareus Hyacchusa Eadwintus, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 37% of the population self-report as devout. The Z̄omebeze Woodlands 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

Z̄omebeze Woodlands is noteworthy for its economic independence from Shimmering Spires's export of Precious Metals. Z̄omebeze Woodlands is particularly renound for its textiles industry. It is also has a noteworthy musical instruments industry.

The Z̄omebeze Woodlands 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 Z̄omebeze Woodlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Z̄omebeze Woodlands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Z̄omebeze Woodlands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI