The Hö Fëu Meadows (/ho˞/ /ˈfɛu/ Greatfountain [great (excellent); awesome] [fountain]) are a group of subtropical meadow on the coast of the Salt Warrens region. The Hö Fëu Meadows are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Hö Fëu Meadows has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing 0°C (32°F). The Hö Fëu Meadows receives an average of 217 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Hö Fëu Meadows covers an area of nearly 8832 km2 (5489 mi2), and an average elevation of 4347 m (14261 ft) above sea level.
The Hö Fëu Meadows are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical meadow, and a modest number of species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical meadow. The keystone species of Hö Fëu Meadows are as follows:
The Hö Fëu Meadows has an MDI of 10, 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 Hö Fëu Meadows 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 Hö Fëu Meadows are home to 188634 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wareneese, 17% Taurans, 7% Fae, 5% Elf, 6% Kivu, 2% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Hö Fëu Meadows are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include justice and fairness between people and submission to the collective will or culture, as well as a unique theater festival and a relic festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Hö Fëu 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Tauran subculture native to the Hö Fëu 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Fae subculture native to the Hö Fëu 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Elf subculture native to the Hö Fëu 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and beauty and seductive charm.
The Kivu subculture native to the Hö Fëu 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 ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Elf subculture native to the Hö Fëu 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and eloquence and social expertise.
The Hö Fëu Meadows are overseen by Potentate Elx Frenos Alespoll, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 47% of the population self-report as devout. The Hö Fëu Meadows is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Hö Fëu Meadows has an Imperial Development Index of 5. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 5 means there are 5 locations within the Hö Fëu Meadows which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Hö Fëu Meadows is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
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