The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah (/ˈʃɘmɘ/ /dèˈʃɘkè/ Joycrest [ironic] [reversal]) is a subtropical savanna on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is the birthplace of Wood Elven formalized psycological torture.
The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 15°C (59°F). The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah receives an average of 71 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah covers an area of nearly 15957 km2 (9917 mi2), and an average elevation of 7360 m (-18802 ft) above sea level.
The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical savanna, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical savanna. The keystone species of Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah are as follows:
The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah has an MDI of 7, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah 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 Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is home to 737239 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Wood Elves, 18% Hobgoblins, 15% Hobgoblins, 7% Kivu, 6% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include magical prowess and occult ability and courage and valiance in danger, as well as a unique relic festival and a spirit festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah 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 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 purging evil and expelling the wicked and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Kivu subculture native to the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Quenn subculture native to the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is overseen by Potentate Xerena Goron Gointho, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 13% of the population self-report as devout. The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah has an Imperial Development Index of 6. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 6 means there are 6 locations within the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Thêmê-dèthêkè Savannah are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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