The Jipizusa Basin (/ˈʤipi/ /ˈzusa/ Coalhopper [screw] [ash; coal; charcoal; fuel]) is a subtropical basin within the wetland of the Shattered Peninsula region. The Jipizusa Basin is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Jipizusa Basin has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Jipizusa Basin receives an average of 219 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Jipizusa Basin covers an area of nearly 8788 km2 (5461 mi2), and an average elevation of 1758 m (5767 ft) above sea level.
The Jipizusa Basin is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical basin, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Jipizusa Basin are as follows:
The Jipizusa Basin has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Jipizusa Basin, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Jipizusa Basin 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 Jipizusa Basin is home to 89801 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Iron Elves, 16% Gnolls, 7% Elf, 6% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Jipizusa Basin is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include cunning and the ability to trick others and courage and valiance in danger, as well as a unique rain festival and a storytelling festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Jipizusa Basin 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Jipizusa Basin 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and sexual license and wantonness.
The Elf subculture native to the Jipizusa Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Kivu subculture native to the Jipizusa Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Jipizusa Basin is overseen by Potentate Brovphy Lóegant Aphrontho, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 16% of the population self-report as devout. The Jipizusa Basin is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Jipizusa Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 27. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 27 means there are 27 locations within the Jipizusa Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Jipizusa Basin is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Jipizusa Basin are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
History
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