The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands (/cəˈlo/ /gɪ̘q/ Junglewood [tropical] [interest (curiosity; concern)]) are a group of subtropical shrubland within the temperate rainforest of the Cedarcoast region. The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands receives an average of 278 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands covers an area of nearly 20912 km2 (12996 mi2), and an average elevation of 3655 m (11991 ft) above sea level.
The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical shrubland, and a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are as follows:
The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands 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 Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are home to 779465 people. They break down into the following demographics: 58% Tauric, 25% Fae, 2% Hobgoblins, 7% Hobgoblins, 5% Tanuki, 1% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and sexual license and wantonness, as well as a unique music festival and a winter festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Fae subculture native to the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands 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 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 education and knowledge-seeking and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Quenn subculture native to the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Elf subculture native to the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the 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 far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and eloquence and social expertise.
The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Oenar Ouran Alkyonchus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 48% of the population self-report as devout. The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 18. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 18 means there are 18 locations within the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Cälo Gÿhq Shrublands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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