The Khib-ăh Brush (/xib/ /ə̝h/ Elderwrit [license; patent] [hag (old woman)]) is a temperate brush within the wetland of the Flanged Coast region. The Khib-ăh Brush is well known for being home to remarkably few animals.
The Khib-ăh Brush has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°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 19°C (66°F). The Khib-ăh Brush receives an average of 217 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Khib-ăh Brush covers an area of nearly 10042 km2 (6241 mi2), and an average elevation of 3676 m (12060 ft) above sea level.
The Khib-ăh Brush is home to the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a temperate brush, and a large number of different species with their population figures well above average for a temperate brush. The keystone species of Khib-ăh Brush are as follows:
The Khib-ăh Brush 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 Khib-ăh Brush 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 Khib-ăh Brush is home to 126345 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Constructs, 20% Hobgoblins, 2% Hobgoblins, 5% Grey Elf, 8% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Khib-ăh Brush is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems, as well as a unique folk festival and a sun festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Khib-ăh Brush are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Khib-ăh Brush are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Khib-ăh Brush are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Khib-ăh Brush are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Imperial subculture native to the Khib-ăh Brush are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Khib-ăh Brush is overseen by Potentate Ghulena Despoibhine Ethos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 30% of the population self-report as devout. The Khib-ăh Brush is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Khib-ăh Brush has an Imperial Development Index of 10. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 10 means there are 10 locations within the Khib-ăh Brush which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Khib-ăh Brush is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Khib-ăh Brush are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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