Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands

Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands
Example grassland terrain
Area	16240 km² (10093 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation	10257 m (-9298 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	136 cm/y (53 in/y)
Population	257096
Rural Pop	148698
Urban Pop	108398
MDI	1
Naming
Native name	Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands
Pronunciation	/ˈvëkɘ/
Direct Translation	[Proper Noun (name of person)] [chord]
Translation	Bêtdë's Chimes Grasslands

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands (/ˈvëkɘ/ Bêtdë's Chimes [Proper Noun (name of person)] [chord]) are a group of subtropical grassland on the coast of the Endless Peaks region. The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are home to Eyom's purest chalk.

Climate

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands receives an average of 136 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands covers an area of nearly 16240 km² (10093 mi²), and an average elevation of 10257 m (-9298 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical grassland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical grassland. The keystone species of Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are as follows:

Crop - Prunus persica
Crop - Panicum sumatrense
Crop - Camelina sativa
Crop - Kharchia wheat
Crop - Guar
Grass - Himalayacalamus asper
Grass - Cymbopogon
Grass - Eleusine indica
Grass - Orinus
Grass - Eleusine coracana
Fern - Christella dentata
Fern - Pteris cretica
Fern - Dicksonia arborescens
Fern - Dryopteris inaequalis
Fern - Dicksonia
Medicinal Herb - Ficus deltoidea
Medicinal Herb - Citrullus colocynthis
Medicinal Herb - Linum usitatissimum
Medicinal Herb - Cnidium
Medicinal Herb - Convolvulus arvensis
Fruit - Durio grandiflorus
Fruit - Garcinia cowa
Fruit - Ram Kand Mool
Fruit - Litsea cubeba
Fruit - Musa sikkimensis
Tree - Juniperus foetidissima
Tree - Ulmus laciniata
Tree - Castanopsis cuspidata
Tree - Jujube
Tree - Crataegus monogyna
Mushroom - Gomphogaster
Mushroom - Apioperdon
Mushroom - Bovista
Mushroom - Endoptychum
Mushroom - Scleroderma (fungus)
Mold - Mucor amphibiorum
Mold - Ascospores
Mold - Aspergillus fumigatus
Mold - Pithomyces
Mold - Stachybotrys

Monstrous Creatures

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands 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 Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are home to 257096 people. They break down into the following demographics: 56% Dwarves, 21% Hobgoblins, 8% Gnolls, 5% Kivu, 7% Kivu, 1% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to lawful authority and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique spirit festival and a food festival.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and raw strength and personal prowess.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 sharing wealth and goods with others and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change 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 humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Local Religion

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are overseen by Potentate Givnja Lóegaireann Ecgberht, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 45% of the population self-report as devout. The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands has its economic roots in Endless Peaks's export of Stone, but has developed its own agriculture industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands has an Imperial Development Index of 22. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 22 means there are 22 locations within the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Bêtdë-vëkê Grasslands are expected to return above capitol at low risk.

Creature - Ckknve Hide
Crystal / Gem - Ffuy
Fluid - Akna Oil
Fluid - Ayerpti Oil
Plant - Dioa
Stone - Chpwh
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