The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland (/ˈfɛstve̜c/ /hik/ Oddrealm [weird; strange; bizarre; peculiar] [triangle]) is a temperate moorland within the wetland of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is a relatively typical moorland for Kiteshield Peninsula, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 13°C (55°F). The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland receives an average of 228 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland covers an area of nearly 3503 km2 (2177 mi2), and an average elevation of 1488 m (4881 ft) above sea level.
The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate moorland, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate moorland. The keystone species of Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are as follows:
The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland has an MDI of 7, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland 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 Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is home to 86513 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Gnolls, 28% Iron Elves, 5% Dwarves, 6% Dwarves, 5% Grey Elf, 2% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include unity and elimination of group differences and filial devotion to family and parents, as well as a unique wine festival and a food festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Quenn subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Imperial subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and eloquence and social expertise.
The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is overseen by Potentate Ghirdia Gronos Simon, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 58% of the population self-report as devout. The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland has an Imperial Development Index of 11. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 11 means there are 11 locations within the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Fëstve̜chy Hik Moorland are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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