The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands (/ci/ /qoˈjɘi/ Kinderholm [child (son or daughter of any age)] [click]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Copper Hills region. Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Copper Hills, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands receives an average of 265 cm/y (104 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands covers an area of nearly 10956 km2 (6809 mi2), and an average elevation of 12385 m (-2316 ft) above sea level.
The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are as follows:
The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands 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 Ci-qoyêi 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 Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are home to 185532 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Dwarves, 22% Gnolls, 12% Hobgoblins, 8% Kivu, 5% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and purging evil and expelling the wicked, as well as a unique food festival and a arcane festival.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Kivu subculture native to the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Kivu subculture native to the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Chuxnas Æþelenopeto Despone, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 43% of the population self-report as devout. The Ci-qoyêi 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 Ci-qoyêi Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ci-qoyêi Shrublands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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