The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands (/ˈtuntro/ /hjo/ Cash [rich] [paper]) are a group of temperate grassland within the temperate rainforest of the Stalfijord region. The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are the political heartlands of the Lallalan City-state.
The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands has a yearly average temperature of 10°C (50°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -2°C (29°F). The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands receives an average of 290 cm/y (114 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands covers an area of nearly 10294 km2 (6397 mi2), and an average elevation of 1570 m (5150 ft) above sea level.
The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate grassland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate grassland. The keystone species of Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are as follows:
The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands, 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 Tuntro Hyo Grasslands 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 Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are home to 4344300 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Gnolls, 16% Goblins, 9% Tanuki, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and membership in an elite bloodline or caste, as well as a unique relic festival and a sun festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Goblin subculture native to the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and sexual license and wantonness.
The Imperial subculture native to the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and conquest and domination of others.
The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are overseen by Potentate Idaldir Despont Cassandros, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 42% of the population self-report as devout. The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Tuntro Hyo Grasslands has an Imperial Development Index of 43. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 43 means there are 43 locations within the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Tuntro Hyo Grasslands are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
POI