The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows (/qɪːˈqælə/ /ˈəmæ/ Divorced [expensive] [wife]) are a group of subtropical meadow on the coast of the Bulwark region. The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows receives an average of 277 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows covers an area of nearly 10844 km2 (6739 mi2), and an average elevation of 9557 m (-11594 ft) above sea level.
The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical meadow, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical meadow. The keystone species of Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are as follows:
The Qîqælà àmæ 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 Qîqælà àmæ Meadows. If travel through the Qîqælà àmæ 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 Qîqælà àmæ 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 Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are home to 533049 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Wareneese, 19% Taurans, 12% Dwarves, 6% Kobold, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include conquest and domination of others and subtlety and indirectness of action, as well as a unique music festival and a harvest festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Tauran subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Kobold subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Elf subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are overseen by Potentate Munos Damonw Muirentho, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 45% of the population self-report as devout. The Qîqælà àmæ 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 Qîqælà àmæ Meadows has an Imperial Development Index of 34. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 34 means there are 34 locations within the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
History
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