The Rivercaster Heath (rivercaster /hiθ/ Rivercaster [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical heath within the temperate rainforest of the Polymer Coast region. Rivercaster Heath is a relatively typical heath for Polymer Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Rivercaster Heath has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Rivercaster Heath receives an average of 293 cm/y (115 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Rivercaster Heath covers an area of nearly 13250 km2 (8234 mi2), and an average elevation of 1516 m (4973 ft) above sea level.
The Rivercaster Heath is home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical heath. The keystone species of Rivercaster Heath are as follows:
The Rivercaster Heath has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Rivercaster 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 Rivercaster Heath is home to 151886 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Constructs, 10% Fae, 23% Wareneese, 7% Wareneese, 5% Wareneese, 1% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Rivercaster Heath is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique beer festival and a literary festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Rivercaster Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and justice and fairness between people.
The Fae subculture native to the Rivercaster Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 submission to the collective will or culture and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Rattu subculture native to the Rivercaster Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Quenn subculture native to the Rivercaster Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and conquest and domination of others.
The Quenn subculture native to the Rivercaster Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Kivu subculture native to the Rivercaster Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and beauty and seductive charm.
The Rivercaster Heath is overseen by Potentate Urrus Menthelþryð Medaliar, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 20% of the population self-report as devout. The Rivercaster 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 Rivercaster Heath 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 Rivercaster Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rivercaster Heath is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Rivercaster Heath are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
History
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