The Ê-thëfe Shrublands (/ɘ/ /ˈʃëfe/ Mellowed Lowlands [blue] [basement; cellar]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Southlake region. Ê-thëfe Shrublands are a relatively typical shrubland for Southlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ê-thëfe Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°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 12°C (53°F). The Ê-thëfe Shrublands receives an average of 148 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Ê-thëfe Shrublands covers an area of nearly 13231 km2 (8223 mi2), and an average elevation of 5058 m (16594 ft) above sea level.
The Ê-thëfe Shrublands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical shrubland, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Ê-thëfe Shrublands are as follows:
The Ê-thëfe Shrublands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Ê-thëfe 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 Ê-thëfe 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 Ê-thëfe Shrublands are home to 409325 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Wareneese, 11% Wareneese, 10% Iron Elves, 7% Kivu, 5% Elf, 1% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Ê-thëfe Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and sharing wealth and goods with others, as well as a unique folk festival and a spring festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Kivu subculture native to the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Elf subculture native to the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Kobold subculture native to the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories 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 honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Ê-thëfe Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Drione Muirey Iape, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 56% of the population self-report as devout. The Ê-thëfe 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 Ê-thëfe Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 25. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 25 means there are 25 locations within the Ê-thëfe Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ê-thëfe Shrublands is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ê-thëfe Shrublands are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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