Khop-zel Steppe

Khop-zel Steppe

Khop-zel Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area4878 km2 (3031 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation2014 m (6607 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation295 cm/y (116 in/y)
Population50812
Rural Pop47500
Urban Pop3312
MDI2
Naming
Native nameKhop-zel Steppe
Pronunciation/xop/ /zel/
Direct Translation[syrup] [address]
TranslationMolassusvale Steppe

The Khop-zel Steppe (/xop/ /zel/ Molassusvale [syrup] [address]) is a subtropical steppe within the temperate rainforest of the Westlake region. Khop-zel Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Westlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Khop-zel Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 32°C (89°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 24°C (75°F). The Khop-zel Steppe receives an average of 295 cm/y (116 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Khop-zel Steppe covers an area of nearly 4878 km2 (3031 mi2), and an average elevation of 2014 m (6607 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Khop-zel Steppe is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe, and the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Khop-zel Steppe are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Khop-zel Steppe 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 Khop-zel Steppe 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 Khop-zel Steppe is home to 50812 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Tauric, 15% Gnolls, 4% Kitsune, 8% Imperial, 5% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Khop-zel Steppe is's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and vengeance and execution of just vendettas, as well as a unique fire festival and a wine festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Khop-zel Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Khop-zel Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and leadership and charisma in the group.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Khop-zel Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and harmony with nature and existing life.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Khop-zel Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and sharing wealth and goods with others.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Khop-zel Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and conquest and domination of others.

Local Religion

The Khop-zel Steppe is overseen by Potentate Theneas Eadwalo Kastanthan, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 33% of the population self-report as devout. The Khop-zel Steppe 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

Khop-zel Steppe is noteworthy for its economic independence from Westlake's export of Hemp. Khop-zel Steppe is particularly renound for its mercenary industry. It is also has a noteworthy innovation industry.

The Khop-zel Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 33. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 33 means there are 33 locations within the Khop-zel Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Khop-zel Steppe is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Khop-zel Steppe are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

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