Ákim-kjáv Steppe

Ákim-kjáv Steppe

Ákim-kjáv Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area6990 km2 (4344 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp27°C (80°F)
Average Elevation4980 m (16338 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation137 cm/y (53 in/y)
Population193151
Rural Pop190582
Urban Pop2569
MDI4
Naming
Native nameÁkim-kjáv Steppe
Pronunciation/ə˞ˈkim/ /kjə˞v/
Direct Translation[distant] [clock]
TranslationPasstime Steppe

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe (/ə˞ˈkim/ /kjə˞v/ Passtime [distant] [clock]) is a subtropical steppe within the temperate deciduous forest of the Skyholm region. Ákim-kjáv Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Skyholm, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°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 23°C (73°F). The Ákim-kjáv Steppe 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 Ákim-kjáv Steppe covers an area of nearly 6990 km2 (4344 mi2), and an average elevation of 4980 m (16338 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Ákim-kjáv Steppe are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe 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 Ákim-kjáv Steppe 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 Ákim-kjáv Steppe is home to 193151 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Tauric, 29% Gnolls, 6% Hobgoblins, 6% Kobold, 5% Kobold, 2% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include membership in an elite bloodline or caste and excellence in one’s profession or trade, as well as a unique wine festival and a folk festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Ákim-kjáv Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Ákim-kjáv Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories 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 exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ákim-kjáv Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and harmony with nature and existing life.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Ákim-kjáv Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and submission to the collective will or culture.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Ákim-kjáv Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Ákim-kjáv Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Local Religion

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe is overseen by Potentate Mogenar Lealthniu Æþelwinawn, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 56% of the population self-report as devout. The Ákim-kjáv Steppe 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

Ákim-kjáv Steppe is predominantly economicly reiant on Skyholm's export of Airships, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Ákim-kjáv Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 15. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 15 means there are 15 locations within the Ákim-kjáv Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

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