The Sma Köbze Shrublands (/sma/ /ˈko˞bze/ Earthmortar [soft; quiet; gentle] [cement]) are a group of temperate shrubland within the tropical rainforest of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. Sma Köbze Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Kiteshield Peninsula, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Sma Köbze Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 1°C (33°F). The Sma Köbze Shrublands receives an average of 297 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Sma Köbze Shrublands covers an area of nearly 8507 km2 (5287 mi2), and an average elevation of 3032 m (9947 ft) above sea level.
The Sma Köbze Shrublands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate shrubland. The keystone species of Sma Köbze Shrublands are as follows:
The Sma Köbze Shrublands has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Sma Köbze 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 Sma Köbze Shrublands are home to 84511 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Goblins, 21% Kitsune, 2% Goblins, 8% Goblins, 5% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Sma Köbze Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Goblin, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include vengeance and execution of just vendettas and cunning and the ability to trick others, as well as a unique rain festival and a beer festival.
The Goblin subculture native to the Sma Köbze Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and building things in service of their posterity.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Sma Köbze Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin 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 loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Goblin subculture native to the Sma Köbze Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Quenn subculture native to the Sma Köbze Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Elf subculture native to the Sma Köbze Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin 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 societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Sma Köbze Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Rhinas Weandronis Eudoroneus, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 10% of the population self-report as devout. The Sma Köbze Shrublands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Sma Köbze Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 10. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 10 means there are 10 locations within the Sma Köbze Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Sma Köbze Shrublands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Sma Köbze Shrublands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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