Shêto-bêse Heathland

Shêto-bêse Heathland
Example heathland terrain
Area	11775 km² (7318 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	21°C (69°F)
Average Elevation	5452 m (17887 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	145 cm/y (57 in/y)
Population	553954
Rural Pop	417620
Urban Pop	136334
MDI	6
Naming
Native name	Shêto-bêse Heathland
Pronunciation	/ˈʃɘto/ /ˈbɘse/
Direct Translation	[strong; tough; robust] [team]
Translation	Longhaul Heathland

The Shêto-bêse Heathland (/ˈʃɘto/ /ˈbɘse/ Longhaul [strong; tough; robust] [team]) is a subtropical heathland on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. Shêto-bêse Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Thousand Plantations, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Shêto-bêse Heathland has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Shêto-bêse Heathland receives an average of 145 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Shêto-bêse Heathland covers an area of nearly 11775 km² (7318 mi²), and an average elevation of 5452 m (17887 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Shêto-bêse Heathland is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical heathland, and the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical heathland. The keystone species of Shêto-bêse Heathland are as follows:

Crop - Cocoa bean
Crop - Capsicum cardenasii
Crop - Vitis labrusca
Crop - Blueberry
Grass - Mayariochloa
Grass - Festuca vaginalis
Grass - Plagiantha
Grass - Rytidosperma
Fern - Asplenium auritum
Fern - Actiniopteris radiata
Fern - Alsophila dregei
Fern - Bolbitis heudelotii
Medicinal Herb - Buddleja cordata
Medicinal Herb - Pycnanthemum incanum
Medicinal Herb - Populus sect. Tacamahaca
Medicinal Herb - Hura crepitans
Fruit - Myrciaria evanida
Fruit - Myrcia costeira
Fruit - Myrcia attenuata
Fruit - Plinia yasuniana
Tree - Senegalia tenuifolia
Tree - Aspidosperma subincanum
Tree - Abies procera
Tree - Trigonobalanus excelsa
Mushroom - Geopora
Mushroom - Gomphogaster
Mushroom - Rhodactina himalayensis
Mushroom - Sclerodermataceae
Mold - Schizophyllum commune
Mold - Coelomycetes
Mold - Oidium
Mold - Schizophyllum commune

Monstrous Creatures

The Shêto-bêse Heathland 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 Shêto-bêse Heathland 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 Shêto-bêse Heathland is home to 553954 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Wood Elves, 17% Wood Elves, 5% Grey Elf, 8% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Shêto-bêse Heathland is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and dominating and possessing other people, as well as a unique literary festival and a science festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Shêto-bêse Heathland are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and filial devotion to family and parents.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Shêto-bêse Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and leadership and charisma in the group.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Shêto-bêse Heathland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Shêto-bêse Heathland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and raw strength and personal prowess.

Local Religion

The Shêto-bêse Heathland is overseen by Potentate Earis Hecatea Oenn, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 29% of the population self-report as devout. The Shêto-bêse Heathland is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Shêto-bêse Heathland is predominantly economicly reiant on Thousand Plantations's export of Luxury Goods, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Shêto-bêse Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 8. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 8 means there are 8 locations within the Shêto-bêse Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Shêto-bêse Heathland is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Shêto-bêse Heathland are not expected to return value in yearly terms.

Creature - Eobcc Bone
Creature - Xlieg Bone
Fluid - Loidge
Fluid - Tumm
Plant - Dggw Wood
Stone - Oylloemn

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