The Ntiqüe Növ Heath (/ntiq˔/ /no˞v/ Firstearth [main] [surface]) is a temperate heath within the tropical rainforest of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. Ntiqüe Növ Heath is a relatively typical heath for Kiteshield Peninsula, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ntiqüe Növ Heath has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). The Ntiqüe Növ Heath receives an average of 295 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Ntiqüe Növ Heath covers an area of nearly 5471 km2 (3400 mi2), and an average elevation of 2287 m (7503 ft) above sea level.
The Ntiqüe Növ Heath is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate heath, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate heath. The keystone species of Ntiqüe Növ Heath are as follows:
The Ntiqüe Növ Heath has an MDI of 6, 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 Ntiqüe Növ 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 Ntiqüe Növ Heath is home to 35343 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Goblins, 29% Hobgoblins, 2% Dwarves, 6% Dwarves, 7% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Ntiqüe Növ Heath is's peoples are culturally Goblin, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and seeking fortune in new places or new roles, as well as a unique autumn festival and a history festival.
The Goblin subculture native to the Ntiqüe Növ Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ntiqüe Növ Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Ntiqüe Növ Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin 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 discipline and obedience to the law and eloquence and social expertise.
The Quenn subculture native to the Ntiqüe Növ Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Imperial subculture native to the Ntiqüe Növ Heath are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and conquest and domination of others.
The Ntiqüe Növ Heath is overseen by Potentate Yruer Frey Bacinthus, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 33% of the population self-report as devout. The Ntiqüe Növ Heath is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Ntiqüe Növ Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 11. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 11 means there are 11 locations within the Ntiqüe Növ Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ntiqüe Növ Heath is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ntiqüe Növ Heath are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
History
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