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.
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.
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:
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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