The Qapubupujago Shrublands (/qaˈpubu/ /puˈʤago/ Mightymyth [legend; myth] [strong]) are a group of temperate shrubland within the temperate rainforest of the Glowing Sands region. The Qapubupujago Shrublands are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Qapubupujago Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). The Qapubupujago Shrublands receives an average of 287 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Qapubupujago Shrublands covers an area of nearly 18409 km2 (11441 mi2), and an average elevation of 2220 m (7283 ft) above sea level.
The Qapubupujago Shrublands are home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate shrubland, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a temperate shrubland. The keystone species of Qapubupujago Shrublands are as follows:
The Qapubupujago Shrublands has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Qapubupujago Shrublands, 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 Qapubupujago Shrublands 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 Qapubupujago Shrublands are home to 422147 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Iron Elves, 21% Dwarves, 10% Gnolls, 5% Grey Elf, 8% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Qapubupujago Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include beauty and seductive charm and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals, as well as a unique literary festival and a rain festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Qapubupujago Shrublands 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Qapubupujago Shrublands 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Qapubupujago Shrublands 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and dominating and possessing other people.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Qapubupujago Shrublands 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Elf subculture native to the Qapubupujago Shrublands 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 raw strength and personal prowess and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Qapubupujago Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Phireus Bacchus Leandron, a god serving within Covenant of Irus, the region's principal religion. Approximately 54% of the population self-report as devout. The Qapubupujago Shrublands is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Qapubupujago Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 38. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 38 means there are 38 locations within the Qapubupujago Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qapubupujago Shrublands is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qapubupujago Shrublands are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
History
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