The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands (/ˈbɘfa/ /p˔ɘˈjiqë/ Mudfield [nasty] [ring]) are a group of subtropical grassland on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are a relatively typical grassland for Thousand Plantations, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands receives an average of 75 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands covers an area of nearly 10255 km2 (6373 mi2), and an average elevation of 6236 m (20459 ft) above sea level.
The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical grassland, and the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical grassland. The keystone species of Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are as follows:
The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands has an MDI of 6, 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 Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are:
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 Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are home to 398396 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wood Elves, 17% Fae, 7% Goblins, 8% Imperial, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include leadership and charisma in the group and vengeance and execution of just vendettas, as well as a unique music festival and a wine festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Fae subculture native to the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Goblin subculture native to the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Imperial subculture native to the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Kobold subculture native to the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are overseen by Potentate Theneas Kephronon Medora, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 30% of the population self-report as devout. The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands 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 Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Bêfa-píêyiqë Grasslands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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