Rachye Kûsa Heath

Rachye Kûsa Heath

Rachye Kûsa Heath
Example heath terrain
Area20574 km2 (12786 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp17°C (62°F)
Average Elevation4021 m (13192 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation138 cm/y (54 in/y)
Population658103
Rural Pop492543
Urban Pop165560
MDI4
Naming
Native nameRachye Kûsa Heath
Pronunciation/ˈrace/ /ˈkʊsa/
Direct Translation[distinct; apparent] [paint]
TranslationEmberil Woods Heath

The Rachye Kûsa Heath (/ˈrace/ /ˈkʊsa/ Emberil Woods [distinct; apparent] [paint]) is a temperate heath on the coast of the Darkrass Plains region. Rachye Kûsa Heath is a relatively typical heath for Darkrass Plains, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Rachye Kûsa Heath 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 Rachye Kûsa Heath receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Rachye Kûsa Heath covers an area of nearly 20574 km2 (12786 mi2), and an average elevation of 4021 m (13192 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Rachye Kûsa Heath is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate heath. The keystone species of Rachye Kûsa Heath are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Rachye Kûsa Heath 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 Rachye Kûsa Heath 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 Rachye Kûsa Heath is home to 658103 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Sylvin, 11% Fae, 17% Fae, 6% Gnolls, 8% Gnolls, 5% Gnolls, and ~2% Other.

The Rachye Kûsa Heath is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include hardiness and endurance before woes and humanistic reason and “rational” religion, as well as a unique summer festival and a folk festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Rachye Kûsa Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and piety and devotion to the gods.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Rachye Kûsa Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and education and knowledge-seeking.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Rachye Kûsa Heath are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Rachye Kûsa Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and submission to the collective will or culture.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Rachye Kûsa Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Rachye Kûsa Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and hardiness and endurance before woes.

Local Religion

The Rachye Kûsa Heath is overseen by Potentate Fua Glate Andromer, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 19% of the population self-report as devout. The Rachye Kûsa Heath is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Rachye Kûsa Heath has its economic roots in Darkrass Planes's export of Coal, but has developed its own tourism industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Rachye Kûsa Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Rachye Kûsa Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rachye Kûsa Heath is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Rachye Kûsa Heath are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

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