The Hatwin Heath (hatwin /hiθ/ Hatwin [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical heath within the wetland of the Northlake region. The Hatwin Heath is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Hatwin Heath has a yearly average temperature of 21°C (69°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). The Hatwin Heath receives an average of 227 cm/y (89 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Hatwin Heath covers an area of nearly 14933 km2 (9280 mi2), and an average elevation of 1285 m (4215 ft) above sea level.
The Hatwin Heath is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical heath, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical heath. The keystone species of Hatwin Heath are as follows:
The Hatwin Heath has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Hatwin 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 Hatwin Heath 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 Hatwin Heath is home to 471427 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Wareneese, 19% Dwarves, 2% Iron Elves, 8% Imperial, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Hatwin Heath is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal development and limit-pushing and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure, as well as a unique fire festival and a theater festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Hatwin Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and sexual license and wantonness.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Hatwin Heath 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Hatwin Heath 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Imperial subculture native to the Hatwin Heath 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 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 purging evil and expelling the wicked and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Kobold subculture native to the Hatwin Heath 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and eloquence and social expertise.
The Hatwin Heath is overseen by Potentate Etar Pwydanan Simonawn, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 27% of the population self-report as devout. The Hatwin Heath is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Hatwin Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 34. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 34 means there are 34 locations within the Hatwin Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Hatwin Heath is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Hatwin Heath are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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