Vùskaj Heathland

Vùskaj Heathland

Vùskaj Heathland
Example heathland terrain
Area19991 km2 (12424 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp17°C (62°F)
Average Elevation2642 m (8667 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation280 cm/y (110 in/y)
Population578635
Rural Pop512770
Urban Pop65865
MDI2
Naming
Native nameVùskaj Heathland
Pronunciation/vʊs/ /ˈhɪ̞rɪ̞c/
Direct Translation[baby; infant] [pink]
TranslationNewborn Heathland

The Vùskaj Heathland (/vʊs/ /ˈhɪ̞rɪ̞c/ Newborn [baby; infant] [pink]) is a temperate heathland on the coast of the Bountyrange region. Vùskaj Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Bountyrange, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Vùskaj Heathland 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 6°C (42°F). The Vùskaj Heathland receives an average of 280 cm/y (110 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Vùskaj Heathland covers an area of nearly 19991 km2 (12424 mi2), and an average elevation of 2642 m (8667 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Vùskaj Heathland is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate heathland, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate heathland. The keystone species of Vùskaj Heathland are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Vùskaj Heathland 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 Vùskaj Heathland are:



People and Culture

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 Vùskaj Heathland is home to 578635 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Sylvin, 22% Wareneese, 8% Taurans, 6% Kivu, 7% Imperial, and ~2% Other.

The Vùskaj Heathland is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and education and knowledge-seeking, as well as a unique science festival and a arcane festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Vùskaj Heathland 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Vùskaj Heathland 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and leadership and charisma in the group.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Vùskaj Heathland 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Vùskaj Heathland are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and leadership and charisma in the group.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Vùskaj Heathland 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Local Religion

The Vùskaj Heathland is overseen by Potentate Krekana Alecate Eógainthus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 40% of the population self-report as devout. The Vùskaj Heathland is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Vùskaj Heathland is noteworthy for its economic independence from Bountyrange's export of Metals. Vùskaj Heathland is particularly renound for its furniture industry. It is also has a noteworthy cement industry.

The Vùskaj Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 29. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 29 means there are 29 locations within the Vùskaj Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vùskaj Heathland is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vùskaj Heathland are expected to return above capitol at low risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI