The Rarǐ-no Heath (/ˈrarɪ/ /no/ Kingscastle [dictator] [state (province; country)]) is a temperate heath within the temperate rainforest of the Diamond Basin region. Rarǐ-no Heath is a relatively typical heath for Diamond Basin, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Rarǐ-no Heath has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 26°C (78°F). The Rarǐ-no Heath receives an average of 279 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Rarǐ-no Heath covers an area of nearly 24129 km2 (14996 mi2), and an average elevation of 4532 m (14868 ft) above sea level.
The Rarǐ-no Heath is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate heath. The keystone species of Rarǐ-no Heath are as follows:
The Rarǐ-no Heath has an MDI of 6, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Rarǐ-no Heath 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 Rarǐ-no Heath is home to 1073571 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Tauric, 12% Iron Elves, 7% Iron Elves, 8% Imperial, 5% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Rarǐ-no Heath is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include purging evil and expelling the wicked and sharing wealth and goods with others, as well as a unique fire festival and a storytelling festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Rarǐ-no Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and submission to lawful authority.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Rarǐ-no Heath 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and building things in service of their posterity.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Rarǐ-no Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Imperial subculture native to the Rarǐ-no Heath 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and sexual license and wantonness.
The Elf subculture native to the Rarǐ-no Heath are noticably same height and weight as the 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and courage and valiance in danger.
The Rarǐ-no Heath is overseen by Potentate Dhynstus Prigid Perandra, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 39% of the population self-report as devout. The Rarǐ-no Heath is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Rarǐ-no Heath 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 Rarǐ-no Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rarǐ-no Heath is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Rarǐ-no Heath are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
History
POI