The Cêhara-lotê Heathland (/cɘˈhara/ /ˈlotɘ/ Hiddenvalley [subtle; elusive] [block; brick; cube]) is a subtropical heathland within the wetland of the Silicahilands region. Cêhara-lotê Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Silicahilands, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Cêhara-lotê Heathland has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°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 16°C (60°F). The Cêhara-lotê Heathland receives an average of 205 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Cêhara-lotê Heathland covers an area of nearly 14034 km2 (8722 mi2), and an average elevation of 6620 m (-21230 ft) above sea level.
The Cêhara-lotê Heathland is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical heathland, and a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical heathland. The keystone species of Cêhara-lotê Heathland are as follows:
The Cêhara-lotê Heathland has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Cêhara-lotê Heathland 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 Cêhara-lotê Heathland is home to 131556 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Constructs, 10% Gnolls, 10% Taurans, 9% Taurans, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Cêhara-lotê Heathland is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to the collective will or culture and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes, as well as a unique science festival and a religious festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Cêhara-lotê Heathland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Cêhara-lotê Heathland are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Tauran subculture native to the Cêhara-lotê Heathland are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Quenn subculture native to the Cêhara-lotê Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and justice and fairness between people.
The Kobold subculture native to the Cêhara-lotê Heathland are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Cêhara-lotê Heathland is overseen by Potentate Phosoi Aineiderht Veraireald, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 10% of the population self-report as devout. The Cêhara-lotê Heathland is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Cêhara-lotê Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 13. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 13 means there are 13 locations within the Cêhara-lotê Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Cêhara-lotê Heathland is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Cêhara-lotê Heathland are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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