The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands (/ˈvɘʃë/ /ˈdènɪ/ Shadowkin [hollow] [cousin]) are a group of temperate shrubland on the coast of the Hinterland region. Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Hinterland, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 10°C (50°F). The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands receives an average of 141 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands covers an area of nearly 17816 km2 (11072 mi2), and an average elevation of 4728 m (15511 ft) above sea level.
The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate shrubland, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate shrubland. The keystone species of Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are as follows:
The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Vêshë-dènî 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 Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are home to 433399 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Sylvin, 12% Gnolls, 11% Hobgoblins, 5% Elf, 7% Tanuki, 1% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends, as well as a unique music festival and a spirit festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and beauty and seductive charm.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Elf subculture native to the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and sexual license and wantonness.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Kobold subculture native to the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses 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 personal development and limit-pushing.
The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Roaos Ouran Xanos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Vêshë-dènî Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Vêshë-dènî Shrublands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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