The Yiz Kew Shrublands (/jiz/ /kew/ Lowroad [short; low] [trial]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Lower Warding Range region. Yiz Kew Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Lower Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Yiz Kew Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). The Yiz Kew Shrublands receives an average of 68 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Yiz Kew Shrublands covers an area of nearly 8833 km2 (5489 mi2), and an average elevation of 6737 m (-20846 ft) above sea level.
The Yiz Kew Shrublands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Yiz Kew Shrublands are as follows:
The Yiz Kew Shrublands has an MDI of 25, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Yiz Kew Shrublands is not advised. If travel through the Yiz Kew Shrublands cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Yiz Kew 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 Yiz Kew Shrublands are home to 66871 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Elf, 23% Kitsune, 1% Hobgoblins, 6% Hobgoblins, 7% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Yiz Kew Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include conquest and domination of others and personal development and limit-pushing, as well as a unique science festival and a folk festival.
The Elf subculture native to the Yiz Kew Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and eloquence and social expertise.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Yiz Kew Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf 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 sharing wealth and goods with others and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Yiz Kew Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and sexual license and wantonness.
The Quenn subculture native to the Yiz Kew Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Imperial subculture native to the Yiz Kew Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Yiz Kew Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Tihrus Mann Ælre, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 15% of the population self-report as devout. The Yiz Kew 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 Yiz Kew Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 2. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 2 means there are 2 locations within the Yiz Kew Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Yiz Kew Shrublands is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
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