Camtos Steppe

Camtos Steppe

Camtos Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area13209 km2 (8209 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation5397 m (17706 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation73 cm/y (28 in/y)
Population2581762
Rural Pop281089
Urban Pop281089
MDI6
Naming
Native nameCamtos Steppe
Pronunciationcamtos /stɛp/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationCamtos Steppe

The Camtos Steppe (camtos /stɛp/ Camtos [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Highpeaks region. Camtos Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Highpeaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Camtos Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Camtos Steppe receives an average of 73 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Camtos Steppe covers an area of nearly 13209 km2 (8209 mi2), and an average elevation of 5397 m (17706 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Camtos Steppe is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical steppe, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Camtos Steppe are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Camtos Steppe has an MDI of 6, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Camtos Steppe 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 Camtos Steppe is home to 281089 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Imperial, 22% Iron Elves, 1% Dwarves, 7% Grey Elf, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Camtos Steppe is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include dominating and possessing other people and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends, as well as a unique spirit festival and a harvest festival.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Camtos Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Camtos Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Camtos Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Camtos Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial 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 hardiness and endurance before woes and social progress toward some eventual utopia.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Camtos Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Imperial culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.

Local Religion

The Camtos Steppe is overseen by Potentate Budum Alemuireya Helwigid, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 19% of the population self-report as devout. The Camtos Steppe 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

Camtos Steppe is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Elemental Crystals, though infrastructure to this region of Highpeaks is not developed enough to support any major local industry.

The Camtos Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 5. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 5 means there are 5 locations within the Camtos Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Camtos Steppe is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI