Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe
| Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe | |
|---|---|
 Example steppe terrain | |
| Area | 12442 km2 (7732 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 27°C (80°F) |
| Average Elevation | 7608 m (-17989 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 70 cm/y (27 in/y) |
| Population | 114441 |
| Rural Pop | 110951 |
| Urban Pop | 3490 |
| MDI | 3 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe |
| Pronunciation | /ˈdɛgdɤg/ /ˈvædɪl/ |
| Direct Translation | [religious] [clock] |
| Translation | Godscount Steppe |
The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe (/ˈdɛgdɤg/ /ˈvædɪl/ Godscount [religious] [clock]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Hammer Hills region. The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
Climate
The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe receives an average of 70 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe covers an area of nearly 12442 km2 (7732 mi2), and an average elevation of 7608 m (-17989 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical steppe, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are as follows:
- Crop - Theobroma grandiflorum
- Crop - Gossypium hirsutum
- Crop - Capsicum cardenasii
- Grass - Neesiochloa barbata
- Grass - Glyceria
- Grass - Agrostis perennans
- Fern - Alsophila dregei
- Fern - Adiantum aethiopicum
- Fern - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum
- Medicinal Herb - Zollernia
- Medicinal Herb - Achyrocline satureioides
- Medicinal Herb - Virola
- Fruit - Plinia complanata
- Fruit - Myrciaria puberulenta
- Fruit - Myrcia pseudospectabilis
- Tree - Geonoma
- Tree - Myrciaria floribunda
- Tree - Symphonia globulifera
- Mushroom - Phlebopus marginatus
- Mushroom - Gyroporus
- Mushroom - Tuber polyspermum
- Mold - Drechslera
- Mold - Aspergillus penicillioides
- Mold - Aspergillus oryzae
Monstrous Creatures
The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe 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 Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe 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 Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is home to 114441 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Iron Elves, 11% Taurans, 19% Fae, 1% Taurans, 6% Tanuki, 7% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include restoring some real or imagined glorious past and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty, as well as a unique comedy festival and a food festival.
Iron Elf
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 vengeance and execution of just vendettas and submission to the collective will or culture.
Tauran
The Tauran subculture native to the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
Fae
The Fae subculture native to the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 conquest and domination of others and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
Tauran
The Tauran subculture native to the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and justice and fairness between people.
Tanuki
The Tanuki subculture native to the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and discipline and obedience to the law.
Kivu
The Kivu subculture native to the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
Local Religion
The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is overseen by Potentate Rerborh Gorona Simoklemus, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
Settlements and Economy
Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is predominantly economicly reiant on Hammer Hills's export of Maple Syrup, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.The Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe 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 Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Děgdèg Vædǐl Steppe are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
History
History
Points of Interest
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