Ja-sêdè Grasslands

Ja-sêdè Grasslands
Example grassland terrain
Area	14790 km² (9192 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation	5958 m (19547 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	152 cm/y (59 in/y)
Population	198685
Rural Pop	134417
Urban Pop	64268
MDI	2
Naming
Native name	Ja-sêdè Grasslands
Pronunciation	/ʤa/ /ˈsɘdè/
Direct Translation	[cyan] [castle; palace]
Translation	Cyancastle Grasslands

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands (/ʤa/ /ˈsɘdè/ Cyancastle [cyan] [castle; palace]) are a group of subtropical grassland on the coast of the Thunderfields region. Ja-sêdè Grasslands are a relatively typical grassland for Thunderfields, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Ja-sêdè Grasslands 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 Ja-sêdè Grasslands covers an area of nearly 14790 km² (9192 mi²), and an average elevation of 5958 m (19547 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical grassland, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical grassland. The keystone species of Ja-sêdè Grasslands are as follows:

Crop - Dioscorea dumetorum
Crop - Coleus rotundifolius
Crop - Kokoro (vegetable)
Crop - Dactyloctenium aegyptium
Grass - Coelachyrum
Grass - Rottboellia
Grass - Monocymbium
Grass - Poecilostachys
Fern - Dicksonia
Fern - Alsophila capensis
Fern - Pteris vittata
Fern - Christella dentata
Medicinal Herb - Rosmarinus
Medicinal Herb - Okra
Medicinal Herb - Aloe succotrina
Medicinal Herb - Galium odoratum
Fruit - Grewia occidentalis
Fruit - Telfairia pedata
Fruit - Leptadenia pyrotechnica
Fruit - Sclerocarya birrea
Tree - Afrocarpus usambarensis
Tree - Anonidium mannii
Tree - Xanthocercis
Tree - Vachellia xanthophloea
Mushroom - Mackintoshia
Mushroom - Handkea excipuliformis
Mushroom - Genea
Mushroom - Astraeus morganii
Mold - Coelomycetes
Mold - Sporothrix
Mold - Myxomycetes
Mold - Penicillium crustosum

Monstrous Creatures

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands 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 Ja-sêdè Grasslands 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 Ja-sêdè Grasslands are home to 198685 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Wareneese, 12% Wareneese, 12% Gnolls, 6% Tanuki, 5% Kivu, 2% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include magical prowess and occult ability and vengeance and execution of just vendettas, as well as a unique fire festival and a science festival.

Wareneese

The Wareneese subculture native to the Ja-sêdè Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Ja-sêdè Grasslands 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Ja-sêdè Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and dominating and possessing other people.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Ja-sêdè Grasslands 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Ja-sêdè Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Ja-sêdè Grasslands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and prosperity and accruing material wealth.

Local Religion

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands are overseen by Potentate Drolulla Æþelwinawn Waliape, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 16% of the population self-report as devout. The Ja-sêdè Grasslands 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

Ja-sêdè Grasslands has its economic roots in Thunderfields's export of Agriculture, but has developed its own mercenary industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Ja-sêdè Grasslands has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Ja-sêdè Grasslands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ja-sêdè Grasslands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ja-sêdè Grasslands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.

Creature - Ccmve Offal
Creature - Goughpn Hide
Fluid - Liquid Phpnigh
Plant - Orfeauph Verbena
Plant - Rrsi Verbena
Stone - Pnowhalite
Stone - Rmeanguemene
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