Skri̽ Elfo Steppe
| Skri̽ Elfo Steppe | |
|---|---|
 Example steppe terrain | |
| Area | 15150 km2 (9415 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 13°C (55°F) |
| Average Elevation | 3019 m (9904 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 150 cm/y (59 in/y) |
| Population | 1154222 |
| Rural Pop | 1151400 |
| Urban Pop | 2822 |
| MDI | 2 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Skri̽ Elfo Steppe |
| Pronunciation | /scri̽/ /ˈelfo/ |
| Direct Translation | [tired (needing rest)] [bachelor] |
| Translation | Headrest Steppe |
The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe (/scri̽/ /ˈelfo/ Headrest [tired (needing rest)] [bachelor]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Torpenvale region. Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Torpenvale, as well as Eyom as a whole.
Climate
The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -1°C (31°F). The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe receives an average of 150 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe covers an area of nearly 15150 km2 (9415 mi2), and an average elevation of 3019 m (9904 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical steppe, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are as follows:
- Crop - Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Crop - Sweet corn
- Crop - Vaccinium formosum
- Crop - Santa Fe Grande
- Crop - Zea (plant)
- Crop - Santa Fe Grande
- Grass - Arberella
- Grass - Lasiacis
- Grass - Cenchrus distichophyllus
- Grass - Cenchrus distichophyllus
- Grass - Guadua amplexifolia
- Grass - Calderonella sylvatica
- Fern - Alsophila dregei
- Fern - Adiantum aethiopicum
- Fern - Pleopeltis polypodioides
- Fern - Pteris vittata
- Fern - Davallia canariensis
- Fern - Davallia canariensis
- Medicinal Herb - Cornus florida
- Medicinal Herb - Calea ternifolia
- Medicinal Herb - Sambucus canadensis
- Medicinal Herb - Oenothera biennis
- Medicinal Herb - Datura stramonium
- Medicinal Herb - Cranberry
- Fruit - Vaccinium corymbosum
- Fruit - Seckel pear
- Fruit - Vitis shuttleworthii
- Fruit - Vaccinium corymbosum
- Fruit - Boysenberry
- Fruit - Vitis vulpina
- Tree - Spondias mombin
- Tree - Alnus incana
- Tree - Sabal mexicana
- Tree - Sabal mexicana
- Tree - Pinus echinata
- Tree - Sabal mexicana
- Mushroom - Sclerodermataceae
- Mushroom - Tuber aestivum
- Mushroom - Handkea
- Mushroom - Andebbia
- Mushroom - Weraroa
- Mushroom - Calostoma
- Mold - Aspergillus terreus
- Mold - Wallemia sebi
- Mold - Peziza
- Mold - Aspergillus sclerotiorum
- Mold - Chaetomium globosum
- Mold - Fusarium
Monstrous Creatures
The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe 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 Skri̽ Elfo 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 Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is home to 1154222 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Wood Elves, 23% Gnolls, 9% Imperial, 4% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal development and limit-pushing and education and knowledge-seeking, as well as a unique spring festival and a winter festival.
Wood Elf
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and beauty and seductive charm.
Gnoll
The Gnoll subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
Imperial
The Imperial subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
Tanuki
The Tanuki subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
Local Religion
The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is overseen by Potentate Qrera Maponw Parthelric, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 57% of the population self-report as devout. The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
Settlements and Economy
Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has its economic roots in Torpenvale's export of Coal, but has developed its own ceramic industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 23. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 23 means there are 23 locations within the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
- Crystal / Gem - Hyaline
- Fluid - Thui Oil
- Metal - Uippveanite
- Plant - Zoigte Hosta
- Wood - Tsed
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History
History
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