The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland (/ëˈdɘsɘ/ /ˈinë/ Ranch [buxom] [sausage]) is a temperate heathland on the coast of the Irusthrone region. Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Irusthrone, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland has a yearly average temperature of 18°C (64°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland receives an average of 143 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland covers an area of nearly 10169 km2 (6320 mi2), and an average elevation of 5673 m (18612 ft) above sea level.
The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate heathland, and a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate heathland. The keystone species of Ëdêsê-inë Heathland are as follows:
The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland 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 Ëdêsê-inë Heathland 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 Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is home to 505512 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wood Elves, 24% Hobgoblins, 8% Imperial, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems, as well as a unique relic festival and a sun festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and dominating and possessing other people.
The Imperial subculture native to the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kobold subculture native to the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is overseen by Potentate Tihrus Euandromeda Xand, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 19% of the population self-report as devout. The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Ëdêsê-inë Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ëdêsê-inë Heathland are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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