Sèm Khi Maquis
| Sèm Khi Maquis | |
|---|---|
 Example maquis terrain | |
| Area | 12921 km2 (8030 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 28°C (82°F) |
| Average Elevation | 3377 m (11079 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 281 cm/y (110 in/y) |
| Population | 389230 |
| Rural Pop | 377454 |
| Urban Pop | 11776 |
| MDI | 4 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Sèm Khi Maquis |
| Pronunciation | /sɤm/ /xi/ |
| Direct Translation | [silly; absurd] [year; age; period (duration of time)] |
| Translation | Foolsage Maquis |
The Sèm Khi Maquis (/sɤm/ /xi/ Foolsage [silly; absurd] [year; age; period (duration of time)]) is a subtropical maquis within the temperate rainforest of the Diamond Basin region. Sèm Khi Maquis is a relatively typical maquis for Diamond Basin, as well as Eyom as a whole.
Climate
The Sèm Khi Maquis has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). The Sèm Khi Maquis receives an average of 281 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Sèm Khi Maquis covers an area of nearly 12921 km2 (8030 mi2), and an average elevation of 3377 m (11079 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Sèm Khi Maquis is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical maquis, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical maquis. The keystone species of Sèm Khi Maquis are as follows:
- Crop - Mentha australis
- Crop - Duboisia
- Crop - Eucalyptus radiata
- Crop - Eucalyptus kochii
- Grass - Triodia
- Grass - Spinifex
- Grass - Silvergrass
- Grass - Lawngrass
- Fern - New Zealand grapefruit
- Fern - Asplenium trichomanes
- Fern - Adiantum aethiopicum
- Fern - Asplenium trichomanes
- Medicinal Herb - Asplenium bulbiferum
- Medicinal Herb - Nothofagus menziesii
- Medicinal Herb - Nothofagus fusca
- Medicinal Herb - Metrosideros parkinsonii
- Fruit - Todea
- Fruit - Telmatoblechnum indicum
- Fruit - Todea barbara
- Fruit - Ptisana salicina
- Tree - Wineberry
- Tree - Hedyscepe
- Tree - Livistona fulva
- Tree - Wodyetia
- Mushroom - Boletinellus
- Mushroom - Sclerodermatineae
- Mushroom - Gomphidius roseus
- Mushroom - Gyroporus purpurinus
- Mold - Scopulariopsis
- Mold - Rhizopus stolonifer
- Mold - Penicillium crustosum
- Mold - Cladosporium
Monstrous Creatures
The Sèm Khi Maquis has an MDI of 4, 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 Sèm Khi Maquis 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 Sèm Khi Maquis is home to 389230 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Tauric, 27% Gnolls, 1% Gnolls, 8% Gnolls, 5% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Sèm Khi Maquis is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include excellence in one’s profession or trade and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends, as well as a unique beer festival and a relic festival.
Tauric
The Tauric subculture native to the Sèm Khi Maquis are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and piety and devotion to the gods.
Gnoll
The Gnoll subculture native to the Sèm Khi Maquis are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and sharing wealth and goods with others.
Sylvian
The Sylvian subculture native to the Sèm Khi Maquis are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 harmony with nature and existing life and sexual license and wantonness.
Quenn
The Quenn subculture native to the Sèm Khi Maquis are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
Kivu
The Kivu subculture native to the Sèm Khi Maquis are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
Local Religion
The Sèm Khi Maquis is overseen by Potentate Miarus Etheus Arawydan, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 31% of the population self-report as devout. The Sèm Khi Maquis 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
Sèm Khi Maquis has its economic roots in Diamond Basin's export of Yes, but has developed its own mining industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.The Sèm Khi Maquis has an Imperial Development Index of 16. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 16 means there are 16 locations within the Sèm Khi Maquis which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Sèm Khi Maquis is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Sèm Khi Maquis are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
- Creature - Qoor Bone
- Metal - Eox
- Plant - Ccssnou Shrub
- Plant - Gueoqu Verbena
- Stone - Veualite
- Wood - Tchng Ceader
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