Ikovunuma Basin

Ikovunuma Basin

Ikovunuma Basin
Example basin terrain
Area8810 km2 (5475 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp20°C (68°F)
Average Elevation2418 m (7933 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation215 cm/y (84 in/y)
Population210214
Rural Pop206608
Urban Pop3606
MDI2
Naming
Native nameIkovunuma Basin
Pronunciation/iˈkovu/ /ˈnuma/
Direct Translation[sailor] [large; massive; enormous; huge]
TranslationThousand Rivers Basin

The Ikovunuma Basin (/iˈkovu/ /ˈnuma/ Thousand Rivers [sailor] [large; massive; enormous; huge]) is a subtropical basin within the wetland of the Illa's Panhandle region. Ikovunuma Basin is a relatively typical basin for Illa's Panhandle, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ikovunuma Basin has a yearly average temperature of 20°C (68°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 21°C (69°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Ikovunuma Basin receives an average of 215 cm/y (84 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Ikovunuma Basin covers an area of nearly 8810 km2 (5475 mi2), and an average elevation of 2418 m (7933 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ikovunuma Basin is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical basin, and a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Ikovunuma Basin are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Ikovunuma Basin 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 Ikovunuma Basin 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 Ikovunuma Basin is home to 210214 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Iron Elves, 19% Goblins, 6% Kobold, 5% Grey Elf, 2% Imperial, and ~2% Other.

The Ikovunuma Basin is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and membership in an elite bloodline or caste, as well as a unique history festival and a wine festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Ikovunuma Basin are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and submission to the collective will or culture.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Ikovunuma Basin are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Ikovunuma Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Ikovunuma Basin are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Ikovunuma Basin are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.

Local Religion

The Ikovunuma Basin is overseen by Potentate Kevtuna Alkyont Aphand, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 23% of the population self-report as devout. The Ikovunuma Basin 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

Ikovunuma Basin is noteworthy for its economic independence from Illa's Panhandle's export of Rubber. Ikovunuma Basin is particularly renound for its dungeoneering industry. It is also has a noteworthy art industry.

The Ikovunuma Basin 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 Ikovunuma Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ikovunuma Basin is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ikovunuma Basin are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI