The Páp-niyi Steppe (/pə˞p/ /nijj/ Hunter's [premier] [bait]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Upper Warding Range region. Páp-niyi Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Upper Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Páp-niyi Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Páp-niyi Steppe receives an average of 142 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Páp-niyi Steppe covers an area of nearly 17919 km2 (11136 mi2), and an average elevation of 9921 m (-10400 ft) above sea level.
The Páp-niyi Steppe is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical steppe, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Páp-niyi Steppe are as follows:
The Páp-niyi Steppe has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Páp-niyi Steppe 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 Páp-niyi Steppe is home to 179353 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Iron Elves, 23% Iron Elves, 11% Iron Elves, 8% Iron Elves, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Páp-niyi Steppe is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include ethnic purity of blood and culture and dominating and possessing other people, as well as a unique science festival and a summer festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Páp-niyi Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses 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 vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Páp-niyi Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Páp-niyi Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Quenn subculture native to the Páp-niyi Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Kobold subculture native to the Páp-niyi Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Páp-niyi Steppe is overseen by Potentate Xila Pwydandronw Corawn, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 21% of the population self-report as devout. The Páp-niyi Steppe is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Páp-niyi Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 16. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 16 means there are 16 locations within the Páp-niyi Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Páp-niyi Steppe is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Páp-niyi Steppe are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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