The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows (/ˈqadɘ/ /ˈjiqë ˈcɪʤɘ/ Gay Necklace [gay; homosexual] [necklace]) are a group of subtropical meadow on the coast of the Irusthrone region. The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are remarkable in that unlike most Wood Elven names, it means exactly what it says. This muddies the meaning of the name greatly.
The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows receives an average of 144 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows covers an area of nearly 8243 km2 (5123 mi2), and an average elevation of 4946 m (16227 ft) above sea level.
The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical meadow, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical meadow. The keystone species of Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are as follows:
The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows 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 Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows. If travel through the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows 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 Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows 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 Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are home to 910110 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Wood Elves, 15% Dwarves, 1% Fae, 5% Imperial, 7% Imperial, 1% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include sharing wealth and goods with others and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique winter festival and a storytelling festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Fae subculture native to the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Imperial subculture native to the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Imperial subculture native to the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Quenn subculture native to the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are overseen by Potentate Budum Leandrodi Goibhinemus, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 15% of the population self-report as devout. The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qadê-yiqë Cîjê Meadows are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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