Whi̽-qō Basin

Whi̽-qō Basin

Whi̽-qō Basin
Example basin terrain
Area13532 km2 (8410 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp1°C (33°F)
Average Elevation3902 m (12801 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation205 cm/y (80 in/y)
Population234798
Rural Pop143981
Urban Pop90817
MDI2
Naming
Native nameWhi̽-qō Basin
Pronunciation/whi̽/ /qoː/
Direct Translation[tradition; ritual] [capital (city)]
TranslationCinders Basin

The Whi̽-qō Basin (/whi̽/ /qoː/ Cinders [tradition; ritual] [capital (city)]) is a subtropical basin within the wetland of the Gnashed Coast region. The Whi̽-qō Basin is rumored to be the first Gnollish region to have its capital city razed before the start of the Gnoll Wars.

Climate

The Whi̽-qō Basin has a yearly average temperature of 1°C (33°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant -24°C (-11°F). The Whi̽-qō Basin receives an average of 205 cm/y (80 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Whi̽-qō Basin covers an area of nearly 13532 km2 (8410 mi2), and an average elevation of 3902 m (12801 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Whi̽-qō Basin is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical basin, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Whi̽-qō Basin are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Whi̽-qō Basin 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 Whi̽-qō Basin 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 Whi̽-qō Basin is home to 234798 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Gnolls, 21% Taurans, 1% Kitsune, 5% Kivu, 7% Grey Elf, 1% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Whi̽-qō Basin is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal development and limit-pushing and prosperity and accruing material wealth, as well as a unique relic festival and a wine festival.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Whi̽-qō Basin 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 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 filial devotion to family and parents and discipline and obedience to the law.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Whi̽-qō Basin 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Whi̽-qō Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Whi̽-qō Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Whi̽-qō Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and beauty and seductive charm.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Whi̽-qō Basin 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and leadership and charisma in the group.

Local Religion

The Whi̽-qō Basin is overseen by Potentate Wehborh Idalthos Lóeganos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 20% of the population self-report as devout. The Whi̽-qō Basin 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

Whi̽-qō Basin is noteworthy for its economic independence from Gnashed Coast's export of Produce. Whi̽-qō Basin is particularly renound for its divine legal industry. It is also has a noteworthy dungeoneering industry.

The Whi̽-qō Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the Whi̽-qō Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Whi̽-qō Basin is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Whi̽-qō Basin are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

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