The G̈mt-elê Brush (/ˈelɘ/ G̈mt's Garden [Proper Noun (name of person)] [vegetable]) is a temperate brush on the coast of the Midlund Coast region. The G̈mt-elê Brush is the political heartlands of the Norwick Principality.
The G̈mt-elê Brush has a yearly average temperature of 19°C (66°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 14°C (57°F). The G̈mt-elê Brush receives an average of 301 cm/y (118 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The G̈mt-elê Brush covers an area of nearly 19756 km2 (12278 mi2), and an average elevation of 1556 m (5104 ft) above sea level.
The G̈mt-elê Brush is home to the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a temperate brush, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate brush. The keystone species of G̈mt-elê Brush are as follows:
The G̈mt-elê Brush has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the G̈mt-elê Brush. If travel through the G̈mt-elê Brush 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.
The most common monstrous creatures within the G̈mt-elê Brush 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 G̈mt-elê Brush is home to 3404849 people. They break down into the following demographics: 58% Sylvin, 16% Taurans, 11% Goblins, 7% Grey Elf, 5% Kivu, 1% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The G̈mt-elê Brush is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to the collective will or culture and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets, as well as a unique music festival and a literary festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the G̈mt-elê Brush are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 restoring some real or imagined glorious past and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Tauran subculture native to the G̈mt-elê Brush are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Goblin subculture native to the G̈mt-elê Brush are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 cunning and the ability to trick others and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the G̈mt-elê Brush are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Kivu subculture native to the G̈mt-elê Brush are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Tanuki subculture native to the G̈mt-elê Brush are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and unity and elimination of group differences.
The G̈mt-elê Brush is overseen by Potentate Edros Aphrone Eastmus, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 46% of the population self-report as devout. The G̈mt-elê Brush is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The G̈mt-elê Brush has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the G̈mt-elê Brush which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the G̈mt-elê Brush is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the G̈mt-elê Brush are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
History
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