The Vimimeli Heath (/ˈvimi/ /ˈmeli/ Hearty Stew [stew] [medium]) is a subtropical heath within the tropical rainforest of the Illa's Panhandle region. Vimimeli Heath is a relatively typical heath for Illa's Panhandle, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vimimeli Heath has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a cool 19°C (66°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Vimimeli Heath receives an average of 288 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Vimimeli Heath covers an area of nearly 2503 km2 (1555 mi2), and an average elevation of 2214 m (7263 ft) above sea level.
The Vimimeli Heath is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical heath. The keystone species of Vimimeli Heath are as follows:
The Vimimeli Heath has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vimimeli Heath, 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 Vimimeli Heath 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 Vimimeli Heath is home to 19567 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Iron Elves, 25% Wareneese, 10% Dwarves, 9% Tanuki, 4% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Vimimeli Heath is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include filial devotion to family and parents and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique relic festival and a spring festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Vimimeli Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 ethnic purity of blood and culture and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Rattu subculture native to the Vimimeli Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and sexual license and wantonness.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Vimimeli Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Vimimeli Heath are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Vimimeli Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Vimimeli Heath is overseen by Potentate Munos Æðelwineias Ælfrodite, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 48% of the population self-report as devout. The Vimimeli Heath is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Vimimeli Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 39. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 39 means there are 39 locations within the Vimimeli Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vimimeli Heath is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vimimeli Heath are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
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