The Qugozeme Shrublands (/ˈqugo/ /dop/ Flamecloth [cotton; cloth; rag; napkin] [red]) are a group of subtropical shrubland within the temperate rainforest of the Glowing Sands region. The Qugozeme Shrublands are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Qugozeme Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Qugozeme Shrublands receives an average of 261 cm/y (102 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Qugozeme Shrublands covers an area of nearly 18776 km2 (11669 mi2), and an average elevation of 3806 m (12486 ft) above sea level.
The Qugozeme Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and a modest number of species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Qugozeme Shrublands are as follows:
The Qugozeme Shrublands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Qugozeme Shrublands, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. Travelers are advised to heed warning signs and read any warning brochures provided by local authorities in order to avoid known monster habitats.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Qugozeme Shrublands 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 Qugozeme Shrublands are home to 223666 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Iron Elves, 17% Kitsune, 5% Grey Elf, 8% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Qugozeme Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include hardiness and endurance before woes and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique summer festival and a winter festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Qugozeme Shrublands 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and eloquence and social expertise.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Qugozeme Shrublands 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Qugozeme Shrublands 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Quenn subculture native to the Qugozeme Shrublands 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Qugozeme Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Ezdall Lóegar Verðandros, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 56% of the population self-report as devout. The Qugozeme Shrublands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Qugozeme Shrublands 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 Qugozeme Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qugozeme Shrublands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qugozeme Shrublands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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