The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands (/cʊˈməʧʊ/ Kivu Reservation [Proper Noun (name of person)] [reservation]) are a group of subtropical grassland on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are a relatively typical grassland for Thousand Plantations, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands receives an average of 297 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands covers an area of nearly 14120 km2 (8775 mi2), and an average elevation of 5493 m (18021 ft) above sea level.
The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical grassland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical grassland. The keystone species of Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are as follows:
The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands has an MDI of 8, 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 Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands 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 Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are home to 664294 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Wood Elves, 14% Wareneese, 12% Fae, 7% Tanuki, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include piety and devotion to the gods and education and knowledge-seeking, as well as a unique spring festival and a autumn festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Rattu subculture native to the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Fae subculture native to the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Quenn subculture native to the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are overseen by Potentate Tuxta Osgainn Leoptoros, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 52% of the population self-report as devout. The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands has an Imperial Development Index of 7. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 7 means there are 7 locations within the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Kivu Chyûmàchû Grasslands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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