The Vajgàm Basin (/vaʤ/ /gəm/ Softpeach [cushion] [peach]) is a subtropical basin on the coast of the Ablative region. Vajgàm Basin is a relatively typical basin for Ablative, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vajgàm Basin has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 5°C (41°F). The Vajgàm Basin receives an average of 150 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Vajgàm Basin covers an area of nearly 13948 km2 (8668 mi2), and an average elevation of 3426 m (11240 ft) above sea level.
The Vajgàm Basin is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical basin, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Vajgàm Basin are as follows:
The Vajgàm Basin has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vajgàm Basin, 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 Vajgàm Basin 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 Vajgàm Basin is home to 1193919 people. They break down into the following demographics: 60% Wood Elves, 11% Goblins, 14% Iron Elves, 8% Kobold, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Vajgàm Basin 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 harmony with nature and existing life, as well as a unique summer festival and a rain festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Vajgàm Basin 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Goblin subculture native to the Vajgàm Basin 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Vajgàm Basin 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vajgàm Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Imperial subculture native to the Vajgàm Basin 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Vajgàm Basin is overseen by Potentate Teanke Muiredora Alectorawn, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 17% of the population self-report as devout. The Vajgàm Basin is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Vajgàm Basin 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 Vajgàm Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kivûri Bâbâ Woods is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Kivûri Bâbâ Woods are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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