The Nusiēam Basin (/nus/ /jam/ Steedland [adult] [mobile; portable]) is a subtropical basin within the temperate rainforest of the Blackstone Coast region. The Nusiēam Basin is the birthplace of the self-propelled minecart.
The Nusiēam Basin has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). The Nusiēam Basin receives an average of 288 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Nusiēam Basin covers an area of nearly 14269 km2 (8868 mi2), and an average elevation of 1679 m (5508 ft) above sea level.
The Nusiēam Basin is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical basin, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Nusiēam Basin are as follows:
The Nusiēam Basin has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Nusiēam Basin, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Nusiēam 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 Nusiēam Basin is home to 503358 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Gnolls, 27% Iron Elves, 5% Hobgoblins, 8% Imperial, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Nusiēam Basin is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and individual rights and freedom of action, as well as a unique harvest festival and a folk festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Nusiēam Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 conquest and domination of others and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Nusiēam Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and building things in service of their posterity.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Nusiēam Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Imperial subculture native to the Nusiēam Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 restoring some real or imagined glorious past and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Kobold subculture native to the Nusiēam Basin are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Nusiēam Basin is overseen by Potentate Thetneas Æðelespoll Meda, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 19% of the population self-report as devout. The Nusiēam Basin is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Nusiēam Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 39. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 39 means there are 39 locations within the Nusiēam Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Nusiēam Basin is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Nusiēam Basin are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
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