The I Mënma Heathland (/i/ /ˈmɛnma/ Ivory [off white] [treasure]) is a temperate heathland on the coast of the Granerie region. I Mënma Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Granerie, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The I Mënma Heathland has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -1°C (31°F). The I Mënma Heathland receives an average of 149 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The I Mënma Heathland covers an area of nearly 13716 km2 (8524 mi2), and an average elevation of 3456 m (11338 ft) above sea level.
The I Mënma Heathland is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate heathland, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate heathland. The keystone species of I Mënma Heathland are as follows:
The I Mënma Heathland has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The I Mënma Heathland, 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 I Mënma 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 I Mënma Heathland is home to 550734 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Wood Elves, 10% Kitsune, 15% Dwarves, 3% Kitsune, 6% Elf, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The I Mënma Heathland is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include seeking fortune in new places or new roles and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes, as well as a unique sun festival and a harvest festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the I Mënma 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Kitsune subculture native to the I Mënma 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 voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Dwarf subculture native to the I Mënma Heathland 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Kitsune subculture native to the I Mënma 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Elf subculture native to the I Mënma Heathland 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and submission to lawful authority.
The Elf subculture native to the I Mënma Heathland 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The I Mënma Heathland is overseen by Potentate Udon Galthniu Despolen, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 23% of the population self-report as devout. The I Mënma Heathland is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The I Mënma Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the I Mënma Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the I Mënma Heathland is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the I Mënma Heathland are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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