The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands (/vɨh/ /ˈvæxnu/ Doom's Shadow [volatile] [logo]) are a group of subtropical shrubland within the wetland of the Flanged Coast region. Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Flanged Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands receives an average of 232 cm/y (91 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands covers an area of nearly 9559 km2 (5940 mi2), and an average elevation of 1421 m (4662 ft) above sea level.
The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are as follows:
The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands has an MDI of 8, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Vìh Vækhnu 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 Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are home to 116063 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Constructs, 11% Constructs, 22% Gnolls, 5% Tanuki, 8% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include unity and elimination of group differences and piety and devotion to the gods, as well as a unique rain festival and a beer festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Vìh Vækhnu 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Vìh Vækhnu 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and building things in service of their posterity.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Vìh Vækhnu 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 significant scent or perfume uses 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 courage and valiance in danger.
The Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Wehborh Sardwine Lóegairenos, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 14% of the population self-report as devout. The Vìh Vækhnu 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 Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 8. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 8 means there are 8 locations within the Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vìh Vækhnu Shrublands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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