Qîqælà àmæ Meadows

Qîqælà àmæ Meadows
Example meadow terrain
Area	10844 km² (6739 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	17°C (62°F)
Average Elevation	9557 m (-11594 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	277 cm/y (109 in/y)
Population	533049
Rural Pop	312256
Urban Pop	220793
MDI	0
Naming
Native name	Qîqælà àmæ Meadows
Pronunciation	/qɪːˈqælə/ /ˈəmæ/
Direct Translation	[expensive] [wife]
Translation	Divorced Meadows

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows (/qɪːˈqælə/ /ˈəmæ/ Divorced [expensive] [wife]) are a group of subtropical meadow on the coast of the Bulwark region. The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are well known for being largely barren of plant life.

Climate

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows receives an average of 277 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows covers an area of nearly 10844 km² (6739 mi²), and an average elevation of 9557 m (-11594 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical meadow, and the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical meadow. The keystone species of Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are as follows:

Crop - Dixie Lee pea
Crop - Dioscorea dumetorum
Crop - Watermelon
Grass - Megaloprotachne albescens
Grass - Imperata cylindrica
Grass - Dichanthium
Fern - Tectaria gemmifera
Fern - Todea barbara
Fern - Alsophila capensis
Medicinal Herb - Antiaris
Medicinal Herb - Ricinus communis
Medicinal Herb - Griffonia simplicifolia
Fruit - Balanites wilsoniana
Fruit - Chrysophyllum albidum
Fruit - Myrianthus
Tree - Julbernardia paniculata
Tree - Ficus salicifolia
Tree - Kirkia dewinteri
Mushroom - Tapinella (fungus)
Mushroom - Tuber melanosporum
Mushroom - Scleroderma cepa
Mold - Stachybotrys
Mold - Epicoccum nigrum
Mold - Smuts

Monstrous Creatures

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows. If travel through the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows 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 Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are home to 533049 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Wareneese, 19% Taurans, 12% Dwarves, 6% Kobold, 7% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and ethnic purity of blood and culture, as well as a unique sun festival and a arcane festival.

Wareneese

The Wareneese subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and discipline and obedience to the law.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.

Kobold

The Kobold subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.

Local Religion

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are overseen by Potentate Shumes Aphanos Ponos, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Qîqælà àmæ Meadows is noteworthy for its economic independence from Bulwark's export of Armor. Qîqælà àmæ Meadows is particularly renound for its steel industry. It is also has a noteworthy philisophy industry.

The Qîqælà àmæ Meadows has an Imperial Development Index of 34. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 34 means there are 34 locations within the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qîqælà àmæ Meadows are expected to return market rate with some volatility.

Fluid - Liquid Tudiaed
Metal - Mmierena
Plant - Mgno
Plant - Teurx Yarrow
Stone - Llveerite
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