Kuz Sæm Steppe

Kuz Sæm Steppe

Kuz Sæm Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area23315 km2 (14490 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp28°C (82°F)
Average Elevation3921 m (12864 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation279 cm/y (109 in/y)
Population441132
Rural Pop211895
Urban Pop229237
MDI7
Naming
Native nameKuz Sæm Steppe
Pronunciation/kuz/ /sæm/
Direct Translation[naive] [fog; mist]
TranslationFoolsmist Steppe

The Kuz Sæm Steppe (/kuz/ /sæm/ Foolsmist [naive] [fog; mist]) is a subtropical steppe within the temperate rainforest of the Diamond Basin region. Kuz Sæm Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Diamond Basin, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Kuz Sæm Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 28°C (82°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 31°C (87°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). The Kuz Sæm Steppe receives an average of 279 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Kuz Sæm Steppe covers an area of nearly 23315 km2 (14490 mi2), and an average elevation of 3921 m (12864 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Kuz Sæm Steppe is home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical steppe, and the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Kuz Sæm Steppe are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Kuz Sæm Steppe has an MDI of 7, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Kuz Sæm 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 Kuz Sæm Steppe is home to 441132 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Tauric, 21% Goblins, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Kuz Sæm Steppe is's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include leadership and charisma in the group and beauty and seductive charm, as well as a unique fire festival and a literary festival.

Tauric

The Tauric subculture native to the Kuz Sæm Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Kuz Sæm 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Kuz Sæm 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Kuz Sæm 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.

Local Religion

The Kuz Sæm Steppe is overseen by Potentate Rovbris Æthos Ælriassan, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Kuz Sæm 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

Kuz Sæm Steppe is predominantly economicly reiant on Diamond Basin's export of Yes, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Kuz Sæm Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 9. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 9 means there are 9 locations within the Kuz Sæm Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kuz Sæm Steppe is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Kuz Sæm Steppe are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

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