Shrewsval Steppe

Shrewsval Steppe

Shrewsval Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area10278 km2 (6387 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation786 m (2578 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation80 cm/y (31 in/y)
Population296748
Rural Pop249961
Urban Pop46787
MDI1
Naming
Native nameShrewsval Steppe
Pronunciationshrewsval /stɛp/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationShrewsval Steppe

The Shrewsval Steppe (shrewsval /stɛp/ Shrewsval [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical steppe within the glacier of the Southlake region. Shrewsval Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Southlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Shrewsval Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Shrewsval Steppe receives an average of 80 cm/y (31 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Shrewsval Steppe covers an area of nearly 10278 km2 (6387 mi2), and an average elevation of 786 m (2578 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Shrewsval Steppe is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical steppe, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Shrewsval Steppe are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Shrewsval Steppe has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Shrewsval Steppe, 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 Shrewsval Steppe 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 Shrewsval Steppe is home to 296748 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Kobold, 15% Iron Elves, 13% Fae, 5% Kobold, 6% Grey Elf, 2% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Shrewsval Steppe is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal development and limit-pushing and conquest and domination of others, as well as a unique science festival and a spring festival.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Shrewsval Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Shrewsval Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold 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 dominating and possessing other people and filial devotion to family and parents.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Shrewsval Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and unity and elimination of group differences.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Shrewsval Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold 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 identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Shrewsval Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Shrewsval Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold 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 inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Local Religion

The Shrewsval Steppe is overseen by Potentate Uhara Goronw Oenn, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Shrewsval Steppe is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Shrewsval Steppe is noteworthy for its economic independence from Southlake's export of Luxury Goods. Shrewsval Steppe is particularly renound for its ceramic industry. It is also has a noteworthy monster hunting industry.

The Shrewsval Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 32. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 32 means there are 32 locations within the Shrewsval Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Shrewsval Steppe is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Shrewsval Steppe are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

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