Maz Zlu Brushlands
| Maz Zlu Brushlands | |
|---|---|
 Example brushland terrain | |
| Area | 15488 km2 (9625 mi2) |
| Average Yearly Temp | 10°C (50°F) |
| Average Elevation | 4235 m (13894 ft) |
| Average Yearly Precipitation | 221 cm/y (87 in/y) |
| Population | 329959 |
| Rural Pop | 281521 |
| Urban Pop | 48438 |
| MDI | 8 |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Maz Zlu Brushlands |
| Pronunciation | /maz/ /zlu/ |
| Direct Translation | [miniature] [grandmother] |
| Translation | Nana Brushlands |
The Maz Zlu Brushlands (/maz/ /zlu/ Nana [miniature] [grandmother]) are a group of subtropical brushland on the coast of the Nowhere region. The Maz Zlu Brushlands are remarkable for the suspicious lack of anything interesting ever having occurred there.
Climate
The Maz Zlu Brushlands has a yearly average temperature of 10°C (50°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -5°C (23°F). The Maz Zlu Brushlands receives an average of 221 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Maz Zlu Brushlands covers an area of nearly 15488 km2 (9625 mi2), and an average elevation of 4235 m (13894 ft) above sea level.
Flora and Fauna
The Maz Zlu Brushlands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical brushland, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical brushland. The keystone species of Maz Zlu Brushlands are as follows:
- Crop - Argania
- Crop - Sorghum bicolor
- Crop - Cajanus scarabaeoides
- Crop - Coffea stenophylla
- Crop - Aristida pungens
- Grass - Eleusine coracana
- Grass - Tricholaena
- Grass - Chrysochloa
- Grass - Phacelurus
- Grass - Hydrothauma
- Fern - Actiniopteris radiata
- Fern - Nephrolepis biserrata
- Fern - Asplenium adiantum-nigrum
- Fern - Psilotum nudum
- Fern - Hypolepis sparsisora
- Medicinal Herb - Hedera canariensis
- Medicinal Herb - Artemisia afra
- Medicinal Herb - Garcinia gummi-gutta
- Medicinal Herb - Centaurium erythraea
- Medicinal Herb - Anise
- Fruit - Detarium senegalense
- Fruit - Telfairia pedata
- Fruit - Syzygium cordatum
- Fruit - Dovyalis caffra
- Fruit - Hyphaene thebaica
- Tree - Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata
- Tree - Hyphaene compressa
- Tree - Ficus cordata
- Tree - Brachystegia glaucescens
- Tree - Brachystegia angustistipulata
- Mushroom - Scleroderma areolatum
- Mushroom - Lycoperdon umbrinum
- Mushroom - Durianella
- Mushroom - Gomphidius nigricans
- Mushroom - Gasterella
- Mold - Rhodotorula
- Mold - Curvularia
- Mold - Mucor racemosus
- Mold - Exserohilum
- Mold - Fuligo septica
Monstrous Creatures
The Maz Zlu Brushlands has an MDI of 8, 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 Maz Zlu Brushlands 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 Maz Zlu Brushlands are home to 329959 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Wareneese, 12% Dwarves, 11% Taurans, 7% Kobold, 5% Tanuki, 1% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Maz Zlu Brushlands are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include raw strength and personal prowess and cunning and the ability to trick others, as well as a unique comedy festival and a beer festival.
Wareneese
The Wareneese subculture native to the Maz Zlu Brushlands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and justice and fairness between people.
Dwarf
The Dwarf subculture native to the Maz Zlu Brushlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
Tauran
The Tauran subculture native to the Maz Zlu Brushlands 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and leadership and charisma in the group.
Kobold
The Kobold subculture native to the Maz Zlu Brushlands 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and magical prowess and occult ability.
Tanuki
The Tanuki subculture native to the Maz Zlu Brushlands 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
Kivu
The Kivu subculture native to the Maz Zlu Brushlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 remembrance of the past and memorializing history and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
Local Religion
The Maz Zlu Brushlands are overseen by Potentate Aeyar Lóegartheus Klotusand, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 15% of the population self-report as devout. The Maz Zlu Brushlands 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
Maz Zlu Brushlands is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Radium, though infrastructure to this region of Nowhere is not developed enough to support any major local industry.The Maz Zlu Brushlands has an Imperial Development Index of 3. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 3 means there are 3 locations within the Maz Zlu Brushlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Maz Zlu Brushlands is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
- Crystal / Gem - Zaipgualite
- Fluid - Ggffpsdge Oil
- Fluid - Oygg
- Fluid - Thtt Milk
- Stone - Eerywhaline
History
History
Points of Interest
POI