Mensholms Steppe

Mensholms Steppe

Mensholms Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area11642 km2 (7235 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp30°C (86°F)
Average Elevation12184 m (-2975 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation270 cm/y (106 in/y)
Population366650
Rural Pop313977
Urban Pop52673
MDI5
Naming
Native nameMensholms Steppe
Pronunciationmensholms /stɛp/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationMensholm Steppe

The Mensholms Steppe (mensholms /stɛp/ Mensholm [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Upper Warding Range region. Mensholms Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Upper Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Mensholms Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). The Mensholms Steppe receives an average of 270 cm/y (106 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Mensholms Steppe covers an area of nearly 11642 km2 (7235 mi2), and an average elevation of 12184 m (-2975 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Mensholms Steppe is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical steppe, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Mensholms Steppe are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Mensholms Steppe has an MDI of 5, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Mensholms Steppe are:



People and Culture

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 Mensholms Steppe is home to 366650 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Iron Elves, 16% Taurans, 6% Kivu, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Mensholms Steppe is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include remembrance of the past and memorializing history and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals, as well as a unique folk festival and a arcane festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Mensholms Steppe 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Mensholms Steppe 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Mensholms Steppe 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and dominating and possessing other people.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Mensholms Steppe 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and justice and fairness between people.

Local Religion

The Mensholms Steppe is overseen by Potentate Tuhena Eartha Feiderðann, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 55% of the population self-report as devout. The Mensholms Steppe is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Mensholms Steppe is predominantly economicly reiant on Upper Warding Range's export of Arcana, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Mensholms Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 9. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 9 means there are 9 locations within the Mensholms Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Mensholms Steppe is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Mensholms Steppe are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI