Fairlund Steppe
| Fairlund Steppe | |
|---|---|
 Example steppe terrain | |
| Area | 10017 km2 (6225 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 22°C (71°F) |
| Average Elevation | 5744 m (18845 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 72 cm/y (28 in/y) |
| Population | 182613 |
| Rural Pop | 213163 |
| Urban Pop | 213163 |
| MDI | 42 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Fairlund Steppe |
| Pronunciation | fairlund /stɛp/ |
| Direct Translation | [Translation Unavailable] |
| Translation | Fairlund Steppe |
The Fairlund Steppe (fairlund /stɛp/ Fairlund [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Highpeaks region. Fairlund Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Highpeaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.
Climate
The Fairlund Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Fairlund Steppe receives an average of 72 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Fairlund Steppe covers an area of nearly 10017 km2 (6225 mi2), and an average elevation of 5744 m (18845 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Fairlund Steppe is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical steppe, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Fairlund Steppe are as follows:
- Crop - Astrocaryum vulgare
- Crop - Goeppertia allouia
- Crop - Couma utilis
- Crop - Physalis peruviana
- Crop - Fresno chile
- Crop - Vaccinium angustifolium
- Crop - Canna indica
- Grass - Piresia
- Grass - Schizachne
- Grass - Coleanthus
- Grass - Melica
- Grass - Eragrostis
- Grass - Distichlis
- Grass - Paspalum conjugatum
- Fern - Lygodium microphyllum
- Fern - Bolbitis heudelotii
- Fern - Lomariocycas tabularis
- Fern - Azolla pinnata
- Fern - Ophioglossum vulgatum
- Fern - Bolbitis heudelotii
- Fern - Pellaea calomelanos
- Medicinal Herb - Delphinium scopulorum
- Medicinal Herb - Bearberry
- Medicinal Herb - Glehnia
- Medicinal Herb - Aztekium
- Medicinal Herb - Virola divergens
- Medicinal Herb - Anadenanthera colubrina var. cebil
- Medicinal Herb - Boysenberry
- Fruit - Myrcia costeira
- Fruit - Myrciaria strigipes
- Fruit - Prunus × cistena
- Fruit - Myrciaria dubia
- Fruit - Pineapple
- Fruit - Açaí palm
- Fruit - Vitis californica
- Tree - Hancornia
- Tree - Alchornea glandulosa
- Tree - Aspidosperma cylindrocarpon
- Tree - Lecythis minor
- Tree - Prestoea
- Tree - Avicennia germinans
- Tree - Plathymenia
- Mushroom - Gomphidius
- Mushroom - Agaricales
- Mushroom - Phlebopus
- Mushroom - Carbomyces emergens
- Mushroom - Gomphidius pseudomaculatus
- Mushroom - Calvatia oblongispora
- Mushroom - Chroogomphus
- Mold - Ulocladium
- Mold - Neurospora crassa
- Mold - Periconia
- Mold - Trichoderma
- Mold - Mucor
- Mold - Rhizopus
- Mold - Beauveria
Monstrous Creatures
The Fairlund Steppe has an MDI of 42, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Fairlund Steppe is not advised. If travel through the Fairlund Steppe cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Fairlund 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 Fairlund Steppe is home to 213163 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Grey Elf, 16% Gnolls, 4% Gnolls, 5% Tanuki, 8% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Fairlund Steppe is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include social progress toward some eventual utopia and discipline and obedience to the law, as well as a unique folk festival and a literary festival.
Grey Elf
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Fairlund Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 discipline and obedience to the law and leadership and charisma in the group.
Gnoll
The Gnoll subculture native to the Fairlund Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate 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 submission to the collective will or culture.
Sylvian
The Sylvian subculture native to the Fairlund Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and filial devotion to family and parents.
Tanuki
The Tanuki subculture native to the Fairlund Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
Tanuki
The Tanuki subculture native to the Fairlund Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
Local Religion
The Fairlund Steppe is overseen by Potentate Okmir Orpha Akanthelric, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 14% of the population self-report as devout. The Fairlund 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
Fairlund 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 Fairlund Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 1. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 1 means there are 1 locations within the Fairlund Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Fairlund Steppe is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
- Creature - Iergn Hide
- Creature - Yui Hide
- Fluid - Eermyr Oil
- Metal - Getiscianite
- Metal - Phuyabar
- Plant - Mleau Berry
- Stone - Ayerrhpsmene
- Stone - Easssite
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