Skri̽ Elfo Steppe

Skri̽ Elfo Steppe

Skri̽ Elfo Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area15150 km2 (9415 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp13°C (55°F)
Average Elevation3019 m (9904 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation150 cm/y (59 in/y)
Population1154222
Rural Pop1151400
Urban Pop2822
MDI2
Naming
Native nameSkri̽ Elfo Steppe
Pronunciation/scri̽/ /ˈelfo/
Direct Translation[tired (needing rest)] [bachelor]
TranslationHeadrest Steppe

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe (/scri̽/ /ˈelfo/ Headrest [tired (needing rest)] [bachelor]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Torpenvale region. Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Torpenvale, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -1°C (31°F). The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe receives an average of 150 cm/y (59 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe covers an area of nearly 15150 km2 (9415 mi2), and an average elevation of 3019 m (9904 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical steppe, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Skri̽ Elfo Steppe 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 Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is home to 1154222 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Wood Elves, 23% Gnolls, 9% Imperial, 4% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include individual rights and freedom of action and purging evil and expelling the wicked, as well as a unique beer festival and a sun festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and beauty and seductive charm.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and excellence in one’s profession or trade.

Local Religion

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is overseen by Potentate Tuxta Nothenn Eoghantho, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 18% of the population self-report as devout. The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has its economic roots in Torpenvale's export of Coal, but has developed its own ceramic industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Skri̽ Elfo Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 23. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 23 means there are 23 locations within the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Skri̽ Elfo Steppe are expected to return above capitol at low risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI