The Yö-kröqüe Steppe (/jo˞/ /kro˞q˔/ Flatman [man] [logo]) is a subtropical steppe within the wetland of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. The Yö-kröqüe Steppe is the birthplace of the Therilism, a major Gnollish religion.
The Yö-kröqüe Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). The Yö-kröqüe Steppe receives an average of 220 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Yö-kröqüe Steppe covers an area of nearly 5730 km2 (3561 mi2), and an average elevation of 1127 m (3697 ft) above sea level.
The Yö-kröqüe Steppe is home to a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical steppe, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Yö-kröqüe Steppe are as follows:
The Yö-kröqüe Steppe has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Yö-kröqüe Steppe, 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 Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 Yö-kröqüe Steppe is home to 140319 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Gnolls, 20% Fae, 13% Fae, 2% Kitsune, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Yö-kröqüe Steppe is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include sexual license and wantonness and remembrance of the past and memorializing history, as well as a unique literary festival and a sun festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Fae subculture native to the Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 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 personal development and limit-pushing and building things in service of their posterity.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and submission to lawful authority.
The Kobold subculture native to the Yö-kröqüe Steppe 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 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 personal development and limit-pushing and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Yö-kröqüe Steppe is overseen by Potentate Aeyar Alespoll Idalos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 48% of the population self-report as devout. The Yö-kröqüe Steppe is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Yö-kröqüe Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 18. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 18 means there are 18 locations within the Yö-kröqüe Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Yö-kröqüe Steppe is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Yö-kröqüe Steppe are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
History
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