Zemisuma Shrublands

Zemisuma Shrublands

Zemisuma Shrublands
Example shrubland terrain
Area23733 km2 (14750 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation5120 m (16797 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation136 cm/y (53 in/y)
Population318175
Rural Pop134678
Urban Pop183497
MDI1
Naming
Native nameZemisuma Shrublands
Pronunciation/ˈzemi/ /ˈsuma/
Direct Translation[soap] [deliberate]
TranslationScrubdown Shrublands

The Zemisuma Shrublands (/ˈzemi/ /ˈsuma/ Scrubdown [soap] [deliberate]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Kindling Hills region. Zemisuma Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Kindling Hills, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Zemisuma Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Zemisuma Shrublands receives an average of 136 cm/y (53 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Zemisuma Shrublands covers an area of nearly 23733 km2 (14750 mi2), and an average elevation of 5120 m (16797 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Zemisuma Shrublands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Zemisuma Shrublands are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Zemisuma Shrublands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Zemisuma Shrublands, 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 Zemisuma Shrublands 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 Zemisuma Shrublands are home to 318175 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Iron Elves, 18% Wareneese, 17% Gnolls, 5% Imperial, 7% Imperial, 1% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Zemisuma Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and remembrance of the past and memorializing history, as well as a unique science festival and a beer festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Zemisuma Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding 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 scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Zemisuma Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Zemisuma Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Zemisuma Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and harmony with nature and existing life.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Zemisuma Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Zemisuma Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Local Religion

The Zemisuma Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Zelo Æþelric Idantoll, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 48% of the population self-report as devout. The Zemisuma Shrublands 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

Zemisuma Shrublands is noteworthy for its economic independence from Kindling Hills's export of Coal. Zemisuma Shrublands is particularly renound for its divine legal industry. It is also has a noteworthy guns industry.

The Zemisuma Shrublands 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 Zemisuma Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zemisuma Shrublands is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Zemisuma Shrublands are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI