Nikugumo Shrublands

Nikugumo Shrublands

Nikugumo Shrublands
Example shrubland terrain
Area18685 km2 (11612 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation1479 m (4852 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation293 cm/y (115 in/y)
Population643953
Rural Pop545302
Urban Pop98651
MDI0
Naming
Native nameNikugumo Shrublands
Pronunciation/ˈniku/ /ˈgumo/
Direct Translation[urge; lust] [middle]
TranslationAmorous Shrublands

The Nikugumo Shrublands (/ˈniku/ /ˈgumo/ Amorous [urge; lust] [middle]) are a group of temperate shrubland within the temperate rainforest of the Iron Coast region. Nikugumo Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Iron Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Nikugumo Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Nikugumo Shrublands receives an average of 293 cm/y (115 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Nikugumo Shrublands covers an area of nearly 18685 km2 (11612 mi2), and an average elevation of 1479 m (4852 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Nikugumo Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate shrubland. The keystone species of Nikugumo Shrublands are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Nikugumo Shrublands has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Nikugumo Shrublands. If travel through the Nikugumo Shrublands cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Nikugumo Shrublands 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 Nikugumo Shrublands are home to 643953 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Iron Elves, 16% Kitsune, 4% Goblins, 5% Grey Elf, 6% Grey Elf, 2% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Nikugumo Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and filial devotion to family and parents, as well as a unique history festival and a folk festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Nikugumo Shrublands 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Nikugumo Shrublands 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and education and knowledge-seeking.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Nikugumo Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and building things in service of their posterity.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Nikugumo Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and submission to the collective will or culture.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Nikugumo Shrublands 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and raw strength and personal prowess.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Nikugumo Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Local Religion

The Nikugumo Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Tuhena Eadwine Eudous, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 24% of the population self-report as devout. The Nikugumo Shrublands 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

Nikugumo Shrublands's economy is not reliant on Iron Coast's export of Industrial Goods. Nikugumo Shrublands is particularly renound for its machines industry. It is also has a noteworthy fertilizer industry. Most notably, the region has a distinct specilization in

The Nikugumo Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 45. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 45 means there are 45 locations within the Nikugumo Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

POI