Artham Basin

Artham Basin

Artham Basin
Example basin terrain
Area20464 km2 (12718 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp29°C (84°F)
Average Elevation3521 m (11551 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation143 cm/y (56 in/y)
Population627581
Rural Pop489910
Urban Pop137671
MDI5
Naming
Native nameArtham Basin
Pronunciationartham /ˈbeɪsən/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationArtham Basin

The Artham Basin (artham /ˈbeɪsən/ Artham [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical basin on the coast of the Grazelands region. Artham Basin is a relatively typical basin for Grazelands, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Artham Basin has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Artham Basin receives an average of 143 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Artham Basin covers an area of nearly 20464 km2 (12718 mi2), and an average elevation of 3521 m (11551 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Artham Basin is home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical basin, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Artham Basin are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Artham Basin has an MDI of 5, 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 Artham Basin 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 Artham Basin is home to 627581 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Sylvin, 26% Dwarves, 9% Fae, 8% Elf, 5% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Artham Basin is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include education and knowledge-seeking and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique relic festival and a spring festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Artham Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and raw strength and personal prowess.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Artham Basin 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Artham Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and piety and devotion to the gods.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Artham Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Artham Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and discipline and obedience to the law.

Local Religion

The Artham Basin is overseen by Potentate Phosoi Despone Béibniu, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 14% of the population self-report as devout. The Artham Basin 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

Artham Basin is predominantly economicly reiant on Grazelands's export of Dairy, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Artham Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 10. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 10 means there are 10 locations within the Artham Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Artham Basin is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Artham Basin are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI