Ëchy-ed Heath

Ëchy-ed Heath

Ëchy-ed Heath
Example heath terrain
Area16964 km2 (10543 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp16°C (60°F)
Average Elevation2747 m (9012 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation152 cm/y (59 in/y)
Population1390918
Rural Pop1289266
Urban Pop101652
MDI1
Naming
Native nameËchy-ed Heath
Pronunciation/ɛc/ /ed/
Direct Translation[pub; bar (pub)] [anxiety]
TranslationPaleale Heath

The Ëchy-ed Heath (/ɛc/ /ed/ Paleale [pub; bar (pub)] [anxiety]) is a subtropical heath on the coast of the Abysstro region. Ëchy-ed Heath is a relatively typical heath for Abysstro, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ëchy-ed Heath has a yearly average temperature of 16°C (60°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 4°C (39°F). The Ëchy-ed Heath receives an average of 152 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Ëchy-ed Heath covers an area of nearly 16964 km2 (10543 mi2), and an average elevation of 2747 m (9012 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ëchy-ed Heath is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical heath. The keystone species of Ëchy-ed Heath are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Ëchy-ed Heath has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Ëchy-ed Heath, 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 Ëchy-ed Heath 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 Ëchy-ed Heath is home to 1390918 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Wood Elves, 17% Gnolls, 9% Hobgoblins, 7% Hobgoblins, 6% Kobold, and ~2% Other.

The Ëchy-ed Heath is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include magical prowess and occult ability and personal development and limit-pushing, as well as a unique relic festival and a spirit festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Ëchy-ed Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Ëchy-ed Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and piety and devotion to the gods.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ëchy-ed Heath are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and courage and valiance in danger.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Ëchy-ed Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Ëchy-ed Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Local Religion

The Ëchy-ed Heath is overseen by Potentate Rhinas Alectorawn Conchus, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 29% of the population self-report as devout. The Ëchy-ed Heath 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

Ëchy-ed Heath has its economic roots in Abysstro's export of Spirits, but has developed its own legal industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Ëchy-ed Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 16. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 16 means there are 16 locations within the Ëchy-ed Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ëchy-ed Heath is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ëchy-ed Heath are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI