The Smithsrock Shrublands (smithsrock shrublands Smithsrock [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical shrubland within the glacier of the Southlake region. Smithsrock Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Southlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Smithsrock Shrublands 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 Smithsrock Shrublands receives an average of 75 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Smithsrock Shrublands covers an area of nearly 10844 km2 (6739 mi2), and an average elevation of 1694 m (5557 ft) above sea level.
The Smithsrock Shrublands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical shrubland, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Smithsrock Shrublands are as follows:
The Smithsrock Shrublands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Smithsrock Shrublands, 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 Smithsrock 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 Smithsrock Shrublands are home to 265091 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Kobold, 16% Fae, 16% Fae, 9% Elf, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Smithsrock Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include magical prowess and occult ability and hardiness and endurance before woes, as well as a unique literary festival and a beer festival.
The Kobold subculture native to the Smithsrock Shrublands 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and sexual license and wantonness.
The Fae subculture native to the Smithsrock Shrublands 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Fae subculture native to the Smithsrock Shrublands 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Elf subculture native to the Smithsrock Shrublands 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Kobold subculture native to the Smithsrock Shrublands 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 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 personal development and limit-pushing and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Smithsrock Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Qedaos Earairen Xanann, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 28% of the population self-report as devout. The Smithsrock Shrublands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Smithsrock Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 36. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 36 means there are 36 locations within the Smithsrock Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Stetmond Steppe is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Stetmond Steppe are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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