The Setsklipe Moor (/ˈlipe/ Setsk's Legacy [Proper Noun (name of person)] [history]) is a subtropical moor on the coast of the Shimmering Spires region. Setsklipe Moor is a relatively typical moor for Shimmering Spires, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Setsklipe Moor has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°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 22°C (71°F). The Setsklipe Moor receives an average of 221 cm/y (87 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Setsklipe Moor covers an area of nearly 15356 km2 (9543 mi2), and an average elevation of 2772 m (9094 ft) above sea level.
The Setsklipe Moor is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical moor, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical moor. The keystone species of Setsklipe Moor are as follows:
The Setsklipe Moor 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 Setsklipe Moor 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 Setsklipe Moor is home to 217176 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Iron Elves, 15% Fae, 8% Kitsune, 8% Tanuki, 5% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Setsklipe Moor is's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and leadership and charisma in the group, as well as a unique arcane festival and a storytelling festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Setsklipe Moor are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Fae subculture native to the Setsklipe Moor 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 educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Setsklipe Moor 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Setsklipe Moor 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Setsklipe Moor 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and justice and fairness between people.
The Setsklipe Moor is overseen by Potentate Ynos Ælrig Ecgberaire, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 40% of the population self-report as devout. The Setsklipe Moor is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Setsklipe Moor has an Imperial Development Index of 13. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 13 means there are 13 locations within the Setsklipe Moor which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Setsklipe Moor is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Setsklipe Moor are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
History
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