The Hartcouche Shrublands (hartcouche shrublands Hartcouche [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Ancestor's Range region. Hartcouche Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Ancestor's Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Hartcouche Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Hartcouche Shrublands receives an average of 74 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Hartcouche Shrublands covers an area of nearly 13266 km2 (8244 mi2), and an average elevation of 4674 m (15334 ft) above sea level.
The Hartcouche Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Hartcouche Shrublands are as follows:
The Hartcouche Shrublands has an MDI of 40, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Hartcouche Shrublands is not advised. If travel through the Hartcouche Shrublands cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Hartcouche 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 Hartcouche Shrublands are home to 94101 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Kivu, 23% Hobgoblins, 5% Imperial, 8% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Hartcouche Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include unity and elimination of group differences and purging evil and expelling the wicked, as well as a unique winter festival and a science festival.
The Kivu subculture native to the Hartcouche Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Hartcouche Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu 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 justice and fairness between people and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Imperial subculture native to the Hartcouche Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Elf subculture native to the Hartcouche Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements 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 vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Hartcouche Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Etar Damonw Muiredora, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 10% of the population self-report as devout. The Hartcouche 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 Hartcouche Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 1. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 1 means there are 1 locations within the Hartcouche Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Hartcouche Shrublands is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
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