The Whis Kuqüe Heath (/whis/ /kuq˔/ Passings [temporary; brief] [present (time)]) is a subtropical heath within the temperate rainforest of the Riverpack Coast region. Whis Kuqüe Heath is a relatively typical heath for Riverpack Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Whis Kuqüe Heath has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 4°C (39°F). The Whis Kuqüe Heath receives an average of 297 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Whis Kuqüe Heath covers an area of nearly 11721 km2 (7284 mi2), and an average elevation of 2829 m (9281 ft) above sea level.
The Whis Kuqüe Heath is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical heath, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical heath. The keystone species of Whis Kuqüe Heath are as follows:
The Whis Kuqüe Heath has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Whis Kuqüe 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 Whis Kuqüe 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 Whis Kuqüe Heath is home to 306389 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Gnolls, 18% Kitsune, 7% Elf, 5% Elf, 1% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Whis Kuqüe Heath is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include remembrance of the past and memorializing history and ethnic purity of blood and culture, as well as a unique summer festival and a spring festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Whis Kuqüe Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and justice and fairness between people.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Whis Kuqüe Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Elf subculture native to the Whis Kuqüe Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Quenn subculture native to the Whis Kuqüe Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Whis Kuqüe Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Whis Kuqüe Heath is overseen by Potentate Gruyja Alecate Ælfstmun, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 45% of the population self-report as devout. The Whis Kuqüe 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 Whis Kuqüe Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 43. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 43 means there are 43 locations within the Whis Kuqüe Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Whis Kuqüe Heath is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Whis Kuqüe Heath are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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