The Ililziyipe Basin (/ˈjipe/ Ililzi's Embacy [Proper Noun (name of person)] [embassy]) is a subtropical basin within the temperate deciduous forest of the Iron Coast region. Ililziyipe Basin is a relatively typical basin for Iron Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ililziyipe Basin has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Ililziyipe Basin receives an average of 152 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Ililziyipe Basin covers an area of nearly 22078 km2 (13721 mi2), and an average elevation of 1631 m (5351 ft) above sea level.
The Ililziyipe Basin is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below 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 Ililziyipe Basin are as follows:
The Ililziyipe Basin 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 Ililziyipe Basin. If travel through the Ililziyipe Basin 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 Ililziyipe Basin 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 Ililziyipe Basin is home to 732509 people. They break down into the following demographics: 58% Iron Elves, 27% Dwarves, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Ililziyipe Basin is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include eloquence and social expertise and leadership and charisma in the group, as well as a unique winter festival and a religious festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Ililziyipe 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 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 societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Ililziyipe 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Ililziyipe 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Kivu subculture native to the Ililziyipe 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 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 ethnic purity of blood and culture and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Ililziyipe Basin is overseen by Potentate Ghulmera Eoghalaukos Akandra, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 28% of the population self-report as devout. The Ililziyipe Basin is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Ililziyipe Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 43. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 43 means there are 43 locations within the Ililziyipe Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ililziyipe Basin is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ililziyipe Basin are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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