Qăd Anra Steppe

Qăd Anra Steppe

Qăd Anra Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area24336 km2 (15124 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp30°C (86°F)
Average Elevation3004 m (9855 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation141 cm/y (55 in/y)
Population596675
Rural Pop236972
Urban Pop359703
MDI3
Naming
Native nameQăd Anra Steppe
Pronunciation/qə̝d/ /ˈanra/
Direct Translation[blank] [lake; pond; pool]
TranslationBlankmere Steppe

The Qăd Anra Steppe (/qə̝d/ /ˈanra/ Blankmere [blank] [lake; pond; pool]) is a subtropical steppe within the temperate deciduous forest of the Cedarcoast region. The Qăd Anra Steppe is the birthplace of the Fawresm, a major Tauric religion.

Climate

The Qăd Anra Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 30°C (86°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). The Qăd Anra Steppe receives an average of 141 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Qăd Anra Steppe covers an area of nearly 24336 km2 (15124 mi2), and an average elevation of 3004 m (9855 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Qăd Anra Steppe is home to the average 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 Qăd Anra Steppe are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Qăd Anra 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 Qăd Anra 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 Qăd Anra Steppe is home to 596675 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Tauric, 16% Wareneese, 6% Kobold, 7% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Qăd Anra Steppe is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and excellence in one’s profession or trade, as well as a unique comedy festival and a winter festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Qăd Anra Steppe 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and raw strength and personal prowess.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Qăd Anra Steppe 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Qăd Anra Steppe 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and eloquence and social expertise.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Qăd Anra Steppe 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and beauty and seductive charm.

Local Religion

The Qăd Anra Steppe is overseen by Potentate Nintuna Sara Afronos, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 57% of the population self-report as devout. The Qăd Anra 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

Qăd Anra Steppe is predominantly economicly reiant on Cedarcoast's export of Timber, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Qăd Anra Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 15. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 15 means there are 15 locations within the Qăd Anra Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qăd Anra Steppe is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Qăd Anra Steppe are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI