The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands (/nu/ /guːrkt/ Nobs [green] [boss]) are a group of subtropical brushland on the coast of the Lower Warding Range region. Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are a relatively typical brushland for Lower Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands covers an area of nearly 9527 km2 (5921 mi2), and an average elevation of 9035 m (-13307 ft) above sea level.
The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical brushland, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical brushland. The keystone species of Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are as follows:
The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands has an MDI of 7, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands 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 Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are home to 72579 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Tanuki, 20% Iron Elves, 6% Fae, 6% Grey Elf, 5% Grey Elf, 2% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are'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 zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit, as well as a unique wine festival and a arcane festival.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Fae subculture native to the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 restoring some real or imagined glorious past and courage and valiance in danger.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Quenn subculture native to the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Imperial subculture native to the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are overseen by Potentate Gatuna Paraine Nothusandi, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Nu Gewrcht Brushlands has an Imperial Development Index of 6. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 6 means there are 6 locations within the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Nu Gewrcht Brushlands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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