Gèsqùke Meadows

Gèsqùke Meadows

Gèsqùke Meadows
Example meadow terrain
Area10607 km2 (6592 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp16°C (60°F)
Average Elevation4973 m (16315 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation76 cm/y (29 in/y)
Population342756
Rural Pop289200
Urban Pop53556
MDI2
Naming
Native nameGèsqùke Meadows
Pronunciation/gɛs/ /ˈqʊke/
Direct Translation[semen] [mustard]
TranslationYellowseed Meadows

The Gèsqùke Meadows (/gɛs/ /ˈqʊke/ Yellowseed [semen] [mustard]) are a group of subtropical meadow on the coast of the Bulwark region. Gèsqùke Meadows are a relatively typical meadow for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Gèsqùke Meadows has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). The Gèsqùke Meadows receives an average of 76 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Gèsqùke Meadows covers an area of nearly 10607 km2 (6592 mi2), and an average elevation of 4973 m (16315 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Gèsqùke Meadows are home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical meadow, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical meadow. The keystone species of Gèsqùke Meadows are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Gèsqùke Meadows 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 Gèsqùke Meadows 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 Gèsqùke Meadows are home to 342756 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Wareneese, 26% Taurans, 2% Goblins, 9% Kobold, 4% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Gèsqùke Meadows are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include sexual license and wantonness and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique arcane festival and a history festival.

Wareneese

The Wareneese subculture native to the Gèsqùke Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and submission to lawful authority.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Gèsqùke Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Gèsqùke Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Gèsqùke Meadows are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Gèsqùke Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 honor and maintaining one’s integrity and personal development and limit-pushing.

Local Religion

The Gèsqùke Meadows are overseen by Potentate Gutbus Diapeto Eogha, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 36% of the population self-report as devout. The Gèsqùke Meadows is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Gèsqùke Meadows has its economic roots in Bulwark's export of Armor, but has developed its own ceramic industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Gèsqùke Meadows has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Gèsqùke Meadows which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Gèsqùke Meadows is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Gèsqùke Meadows are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI