The Kezulikhu Moorland (/ˈkezu/ /ˈlixu/ Engineers [technology] [accurate; specific; particular]) is a subtropical moorland on the coast of the Shimmering Spires region. Kezulikhu Moorland is a relatively typical moorland for Shimmering Spires, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Kezulikhu Moorland has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°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 19°C (66°F). The Kezulikhu Moorland receives an average of 268 cm/y (105 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Kezulikhu Moorland covers an area of nearly 15463 km2 (9610 mi2), and an average elevation of 7173 m (-19416 ft) above sea level.
The Kezulikhu Moorland is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical moorland, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical moorland. The keystone species of Kezulikhu Moorland are as follows:
The Kezulikhu Moorland has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Kezulikhu Moorland, 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 Kezulikhu 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 Kezulikhu Moorland is home to 191567 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Iron Elves, 19% Dwarves, 6% Dwarves, 5% Kivu, 2% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Kezulikhu Moorland is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique winter festival and a wine festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Kezulikhu Moorland 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 intricate hair styles or braiding 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 subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Kezulikhu Moorland 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 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 ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and eloquence and social expertise.
The Quenn subculture native to the Kezulikhu Moorland 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Kivu subculture native to the Kezulikhu Moorland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and courage and valiance in danger.
The Elf subculture native to the Kezulikhu Moorland 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and justice and fairness between people.
The Kezulikhu Moorland is overseen by Potentate Xunx Ælriardwawl Æthelræd, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 46% of the population self-report as devout. The Kezulikhu Moorland is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Kezulikhu Moorland has an Imperial Development Index of 39. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 39 means there are 39 locations within the Kezulikhu Moorland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kezulikhu Moorland is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Kezulikhu Moorland are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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