The Qegasasa Basin (/ˈqega/ /ˈsasa/ Waterbarrel [barrel; cylinder] [fluent]) is a subtropical basin within the wetland of the Shimmering Spires region. The Qegasasa Basin is well known for being home to remarkably few animals.
The Qegasasa Basin has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Qegasasa Basin receives an average of 217 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Qegasasa Basin covers an area of nearly 20634 km2 (12824 mi2), and an average elevation of 3530 m (11581 ft) above sea level.
The Qegasasa Basin is home to a modest number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical basin, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Qegasasa Basin are as follows:
The Qegasasa Basin has an MDI of 4, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Qegasasa 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 Qegasasa Basin is home to 562303 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Iron Elves, 18% Taurans, 6% Elf, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Qegasasa Basin is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include sexual license and wantonness and industry and the ability to work tirelessly, as well as a unique rain festival and a religious festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Qegasasa Basin 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 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 ethnic purity of blood and culture and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Tauran subculture native to the Qegasasa Basin 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and conquest and domination of others.
The Elf subculture native to the Qegasasa Basin 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Elf subculture native to the Qegasasa Basin 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Qegasasa Basin is overseen by Potentate Oris Ciarthus Sarmusan, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 54% of the population self-report as devout. The Qegasasa Basin is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Qegasasa Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 8. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 8 means there are 8 locations within the Qegasasa Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qegasasa Basin is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qegasasa Basin are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
History
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