Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin

Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin

Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin
Example basin terrain
Area12689 km2 (7886 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp11°C (51°F)
Average Elevation2711 m (8894 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation159 cm/y (62 in/y)
Population1185304
Rural Pop1157238
Urban Pop28066
MDI1
Naming
Native nameMo̠z Bo̠w Basin
Pronunciation/mo̠z/ /bo̠w/
Direct Translation[basic] [candle]
TranslationCandle Basin

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin (/mo̠z/ /bo̠w/ Candle [basic] [candle]) is a subtropical basin within the temperate deciduous forest of the Icereef region. The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is well known for being home to remarkably few animals.

Climate

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin has a yearly average temperature of 11°C (51°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -7°C (20°F). The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin receives an average of 159 cm/y (62 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin covers an area of nearly 12689 km2 (7886 mi2), and an average elevation of 2711 m (8894 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is home to a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical basin, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Mo̠z Bo̠w 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 Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is home to 1185304 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Wood Elves, 21% Iron Elves, 11% Fae, 3% Taurans, 7% Grey Elf, 5% Tanuki, 1% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include restoring some real or imagined glorious past and beauty and seductive charm, as well as a unique winter festival and a theater festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and dominating and possessing other people.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and social progress toward some eventual utopia.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 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 piety and devotion to the gods and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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 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 subtlety and indirectness of action and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Local Religion

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is overseen by Potentate Vomra Goinemerht Medaliape, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 47% of the population self-report as devout. The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin 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

Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is noteworthy for its economic independence from Icereef's export of Fish. Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is particularly renound for its art industry. It is also has a noteworthy dungeoneering industry.

The Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Mo̠z Bo̠w Basin are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI