The Schyrel Fton Shrublands (/screl/ /fton/ Otherland [similar] [land; earth; ground]) are a group of subtropical shrubland within the temperate rainforest of the Heartland region. The Schyrel Fton Shrublands are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Schyrel Fton Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). The Schyrel Fton Shrublands receives an average of 289 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Schyrel Fton Shrublands covers an area of nearly 17300 km2 (10752 mi2), and an average elevation of 1690 m (5544 ft) above sea level.
The Schyrel Fton Shrublands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Schyrel Fton Shrublands are as follows:
The Schyrel Fton Shrublands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Schyrel Fton 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 Schyrel Fton 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 Schyrel Fton Shrublands are home to 183690 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Sylvin, 15% Gnolls, 16% Iron Elves, 8% Kobold, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Schyrel Fton Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include eloquence and social expertise and harmony with nature and existing life, as well as a unique science festival and a spring festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Schyrel Fton Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 eloquence and social expertise and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Schyrel Fton Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Schyrel Fton Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Kobold subculture native to the Schyrel Fton Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Imperial subculture native to the Schyrel Fton Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Schyrel Fton Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Phosoi Cone Simoklen, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 50% of the population self-report as devout. The Schyrel Fton 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 Schyrel Fton Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 38. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 38 means there are 38 locations within the Schyrel Fton Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Schyrel Fton Shrublands is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Schyrel Fton Shrublands are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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