The Nël Zde Heath (/nɛl/ /zde/ Big Mistake [bad] [fluke]) is a subtropical heath within the taiga of the Bulwark region. Nël Zde Heath is a relatively typical heath for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Nël Zde Heath has a yearly average temperature of 9°C (48°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -8°C (18°F). The Nël Zde Heath receives an average of 73 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Nël Zde Heath covers an area of nearly 18336 km2 (11395 mi2), and an average elevation of 3596 m (11797 ft) above sea level.
The Nël Zde Heath is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical heath, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical heath. The keystone species of Nël Zde Heath are as follows:
The Nël Zde Heath has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Nël Zde Heath, 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 Nël Zde Heath 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 Nël Zde Heath is home to 276244 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Wareneese, 27% Goblins, 7% Hobgoblins, 9% Kobold, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Nël Zde Heath is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include membership in an elite bloodline or caste and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets, as well as a unique science festival and a harvest festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Nël Zde Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Goblin subculture native to the Nël Zde Heath are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Nël Zde Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Kobold subculture native to the Nël Zde Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 humanistic reason and “rational” religion and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Imperial subculture native to the Nël Zde Heath are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 membership in an elite bloodline or caste and sexual license and wantonness.
The Nël Zde Heath is overseen by Potentate Uros Gwalthniu Goraina, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 23% of the population self-report as devout. The Nël Zde Heath is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Nël Zde Heath 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 Nël Zde Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Nël Zde Heath is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Nël Zde Heath are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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