Basbury Meadows

Basbury Meadows

Basbury Meadows
Example meadow terrain
Area10646 km2 (6616 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation5847 m (19183 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation72 cm/y (28 in/y)
Population387493
Rural Pop226548
Urban Pop226548
MDI29
Naming
Native nameBasbury Meadows
Pronunciationbasbury /ˈmɛˌdoʊz/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationBasbury Meadows

The Basbury Meadows (basbury /ˈmɛˌdoʊz/ Basbury [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical meadow on the coast of the Highpeaks region. Basbury Meadows are a relatively typical meadow for Highpeaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Basbury Meadows has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Basbury Meadows receives an average of 72 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Basbury Meadows covers an area of nearly 10646 km2 (6616 mi2), and an average elevation of 5847 m (19183 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Basbury Meadows are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical meadow, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical meadow. The keystone species of Basbury Meadows are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Basbury Meadows has an MDI of 29, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Basbury Meadows is not advised. If travel through the Basbury Meadows cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Basbury Meadows 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 Basbury Meadows are home to 226548 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Tanuki, 17% Fae, 8% Fae, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Basbury Meadows are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit, as well as a unique rain festival and a sun festival.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Basbury Meadows are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Basbury Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Basbury Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and justice and fairness between people.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Basbury Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and social progress toward some eventual utopia.

Local Religion

The Basbury Meadows are overseen by Potentate Caione Simona Perandra, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 14% of the population self-report as devout. The Basbury Meadows 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

Basbury Meadows is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Elemental Crystals, though infrastructure to this region of Highpeaks is not developed enough to support any major local industry.

The Basbury Meadows has an Imperial Development Index of 2. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 2 means there are 2 locations within the Basbury Meadows which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Basbury Meadows is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI