The Yèkê-degè Grasslands (/ˈjèkɘ/ /ˈdegè/ Longharvest [patient] [fluke]) are a group of subtropical grassland on the coast of the Indigoplains region. The Yèkê-degè Grasslands are home to the oldest continuously burning hearth.
The Yèkê-degè Grasslands has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 11°C (51°F). The Yèkê-degè Grasslands receives an average of 219 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Yèkê-degè Grasslands covers an area of nearly 14236 km2 (8847 mi2), and an average elevation of 7196 m (-19340 ft) above sea level.
The Yèkê-degè Grasslands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical grassland, and a large number of different species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical grassland. The keystone species of Yèkê-degè Grasslands are as follows:
The Yèkê-degè Grasslands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Yèkê-degè Grasslands, 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 Yèkê-degè Grasslands 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 Yèkê-degè Grasslands are home to 1628898 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Wood Elves, 29% Taurans, 1% Taurans, 7% Kivu, 6% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Yèkê-degè Grasslands are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and leadership and charisma in the group, as well as a unique harvest festival and a science festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Yèkê-degè Grasslands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf 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 submission to lawful authority and sexual license and wantonness.
The Tauran subculture native to the Yèkê-degè Grasslands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Yèkê-degè Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and courage and valiance in danger.
The Kivu subculture native to the Yèkê-degè Grasslands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Yèkê-degè Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Yèkê-degè Grasslands are overseen by Potentate Hokohr Bacinthus Waliassa, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 36% of the population self-report as devout. The Yèkê-degè Grasslands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Yèkê-degè Grasslands has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the Yèkê-degè Grasslands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Yèkê-degè Grasslands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Yèkê-degè Grasslands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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