Preschill Steppe

Preschill Steppe

Preschill Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area32953 km2 (20480 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation1691 m (5547 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation292 cm/y (114 in/y)
Population1352049
Rural Pop901594
Urban Pop450455
MDI3
Naming
Native namePreschill Steppe
Pronunciationpreschill /stɛp/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationPreschill Steppe

The Preschill Steppe (preschill /stɛp/ Preschill [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Greatbay region. The Preschill Steppe is home to Hoe Citidel, the traditional producer of the Hoe helmet.

Climate

The Preschill Steppe 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 cool 20°C (68°F). The Preschill Steppe receives an average of 292 cm/y (114 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Preschill Steppe covers an area of nearly 32953 km2 (20480 mi2), and an average elevation of 1691 m (5547 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Preschill Steppe is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical steppe, and a modest number of species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Preschill Steppe are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Preschill Steppe has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Preschill Steppe 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 Preschill Steppe is home to 1352049 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Sylvin, 20% Taurans, 4% Fae, 5% Kivu, 5% Imperial, 3% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Preschill Steppe is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include filial devotion to family and parents and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems, as well as a unique theater festival and a rain festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Preschill Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Preschill Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and piety and devotion to the gods.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Preschill Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 discipline and obedience to the law and piety and devotion to the gods.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Preschill Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Preschill Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and piety and devotion to the gods.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Preschill Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Local Religion

The Preschill Steppe is overseen by Potentate Civa Neoptolemus Lóegarmund, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 37% of the population self-report as devout. The Preschill Steppe 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

Preschill Steppe is predominantly economicly reiant on Greatbay's export of Luxury Goods, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Preschill Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 13. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 13 means there are 13 locations within the Preschill Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Preschill Steppe is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Preschill Steppe are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

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