Wāttoq Shrublands

Wāttoq Shrublands

Wāttoq Shrublands
Example shrubland terrain
Area14444 km2 (8977 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp14°C (57°F)
Average Elevation2312 m (7585 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation210 cm/y (82 in/y)
Population204188
Rural Pop93309
Urban Pop110879
MDI3
Naming
Native nameWāttoq Shrublands
Pronunciation/wəˑt/ /toq/
Direct Translation[process; procedure] [fertile]
TranslationFecundity Shrublands

The Wāttoq Shrublands (/wəˑt/ /toq/ Fecundity [process; procedure] [fertile]) are a group of temperate shrubland on the coast of the Riverpack Coast region. Wāttoq Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Riverpack Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Wāttoq Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing 0°C (32°F). The Wāttoq Shrublands receives an average of 210 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Wāttoq Shrublands covers an area of nearly 14444 km2 (8977 mi2), and an average elevation of 2312 m (7585 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Wāttoq Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a temperate shrubland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate shrubland. The keystone species of Wāttoq Shrublands are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Wāttoq Shrublands has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Wāttoq Shrublands 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 Wāttoq Shrublands are home to 204188 people. They break down into the following demographics: 60% Goblins, 18% Iron Elves, 7% Wareneese, 9% Wareneese, 4% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Wāttoq Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Goblin, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include seeking fortune in new places or new roles and membership in an elite bloodline or caste, as well as a unique autumn festival and a storytelling festival.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Wāttoq Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Wāttoq Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and building things in service of their posterity.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Wāttoq Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and harmony with nature and existing life.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Wāttoq Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Wāttoq Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin 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 cunning and the ability to trick others and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Local Religion

The Wāttoq Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Zelo Mneme Galtho, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 39% of the population self-report as devout. The Wāttoq Shrublands 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

Wāttoq Shrublands is predominantly economicly reiant on Riverpack Coast's export of Steel, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Wāttoq Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 12. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 12 means there are 12 locations within the Wāttoq Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Wāttoq Shrublands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Wāttoq Shrublands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

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