The Pekskirokhonolo Heath (/ˈnolo/ Pekskirokho's Gaze [Proper Noun (name of person)] [eye]) is a temperate heath within the tropical rainforest of the Glowing Sands region. Pekskirokhonolo Heath is a relatively typical heath for Glowing Sands, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Pekskirokhonolo Heath has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 22°C (71°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Pekskirokhonolo Heath receives an average of 289 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Pekskirokhonolo Heath covers an area of nearly 11381 km2 (7073 mi2), and an average elevation of 1017 m (3336 ft) above sea level.
The Pekskirokhonolo Heath is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate heath. The keystone species of Pekskirokhonolo Heath are as follows:
The Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 Pekskirokhonolo Heath. If travel through the Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 Pekskirokhonolo 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 Pekskirokhonolo Heath is home to 162930 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Iron Elves, 22% Goblins, 4% Goblins, 8% Goblins, 5% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Pekskirokhonolo Heath is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include membership in an elite bloodline or caste and sharing wealth and goods with others, as well as a unique harvest festival and a storytelling festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Goblin subculture native to the Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Goblin subculture native to the Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and submission to lawful authority.
The Quenn subculture native to the Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Kivu subculture native to the Pekskirokhonolo Heath 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and dominating and possessing other people.
The Pekskirokhonolo Heath is overseen by Potentate Phosoi Ouranos Hemundrona, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 37% of the population self-report as devout. The Pekskirokhonolo Heath is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Pekskirokhonolo Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 41. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 41 means there are 41 locations within the Pekskirokhonolo Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Pekskirokhonolo Heath is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Pekskirokhonolo Heath are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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