The Zoz̄okepo Brush (/ˈzoz̚o/ /ˈkepo/ Commongood [community] [debt]) is a subtropical brush on the coast of the Equuscoast region. Zoz̄okepo Brush is a relatively typical brush for Equuscoast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Zoz̄okepo Brush has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Zoz̄okepo Brush receives an average of 145 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Zoz̄okepo Brush covers an area of nearly 13099 km2 (8141 mi2), and an average elevation of 2498 m (8195 ft) above sea level.
The Zoz̄okepo Brush is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical brush, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical brush. The keystone species of Zoz̄okepo Brush are as follows:
The Zoz̄okepo Brush 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 Zoz̄okepo Brush 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 Zoz̄okepo Brush is home to 389578 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Tauric, 13% Dwarves, 19% Taurans, 6% Kobold, 5% Grey Elf, 2% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Zoz̄okepo Brush is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique food festival and a sun festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Zoz̄okepo Brush are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Zoz̄okepo Brush are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and submission to lawful authority.
The Tauran subculture native to the Zoz̄okepo Brush are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Kobold subculture native to the Zoz̄okepo Brush are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Zoz̄okepo Brush are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Imperial subculture native to the Zoz̄okepo Brush are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Zoz̄okepo Brush is overseen by Potentate Kuana Euanos Parmus, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 14% of the population self-report as devout. The Zoz̄okepo Brush is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Zoz̄okepo Brush has an Imperial Development Index of 22. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 22 means there are 22 locations within the Zoz̄okepo Brush which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zoz̄okepo Brush is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Zoz̄okepo Brush are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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