The Qelurezozi Heathland (/qeˈlure/ /ˈzozi/ Impassable Creek [stream] [excuse]) is a subtropical heathland within the temperate rainforest of the Diamond Basin region. Qelurezozi Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Diamond Basin, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Qelurezozi Heathland has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°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 24°C (75°F). The Qelurezozi Heathland receives an average of 281 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Qelurezozi Heathland covers an area of nearly 14831 km2 (9217 mi2), and an average elevation of 2597 m (8520 ft) above sea level.
The Qelurezozi Heathland is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical heathland, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical heathland. The keystone species of Qelurezozi Heathland are as follows:
The Qelurezozi Heathland 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 Qelurezozi Heathland 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 Qelurezozi Heathland is home to 208662 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Tauric, 26% Gnolls, 9% Tanuki, 4% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Qelurezozi Heathland is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and unity and elimination of group differences, as well as a unique folk festival and a beer festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Qelurezozi Heathland are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Qelurezozi Heathland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Qelurezozi Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Qelurezozi Heathland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and beauty and seductive charm.
The Qelurezozi Heathland is overseen by Potentate Kuasis Ecgber Aponan, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 36% of the population self-report as devout. The Qelurezozi Heathland is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Qelurezozi Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 9. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 9 means there are 9 locations within the Qelurezozi Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qelurezozi Heathland is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qelurezozi Heathland are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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