The Virland Shrublands (virland shrublands Virland [Translation Unavailable]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Accute Bay region. Virland Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Accute Bay, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Virland Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 32°C (89°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 36°C (96°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). The Virland Shrublands receives an average of 257 cm/y (101 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Virland Shrublands covers an area of nearly 15878 km2 (9868 mi2), and an average elevation of 10004 m (-10128 ft) above sea level.
The Virland Shrublands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Virland Shrublands are as follows:
The Virland 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 Virland 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 Virland Shrublands are home to 543375 people. They break down into the following demographics: 60% Constructs, 16% Iron Elves, 9% Goblins, 8% Kobold, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Virland Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include individual rights and freedom of action and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders, as well as a unique folk festival and a storytelling festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Virland Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and sexual license and wantonness.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Virland Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and submission to lawful authority.
The Goblin subculture native to the Virland Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Kobold subculture native to the Virland Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Quenn subculture native to the Virland Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and eloquence and social expertise.
The Virland Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Wehborh Tadwinemus Xanos, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 17% of the population self-report as devout. The Virland Shrublands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Virland Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 21. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 21 means there are 21 locations within the Virland Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Virland Shrublands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Virland Shrublands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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