The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor (/ˈmaqa/ Skvukvurt's Dusk [Proper Noun (name of person)] [night; evening]) is a subtropical moor on the coast of the Equuscoast region. Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is a relatively typical moor for Equuscoast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Skvukvurtmaqa 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 Skvukvurtmaqa Moor 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 Skvukvurtmaqa Moor covers an area of nearly 12369 km2 (7687 mi2), and an average elevation of 3809 m (12496 ft) above sea level.
The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical moor, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical moor. The keystone species of Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are as follows:
The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Skvukvurtmaqa 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 Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is home to 344127 people. They break down into the following demographics: 53% Tauric, 10% Goblins, 15% Dwarves, 7% Iron Elves, 5% Imperial, 5% Imperial, 3% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and restoring some real or imagined glorious past, as well as a unique comedy festival and a fire festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Goblin subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and submission to the collective will or culture.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Imperial subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric 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 warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Imperial subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Elf subculture native to the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is overseen by Potentate Bystrix Weandra Despoina, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 27% of the population self-report as devout. The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Skvukvurtmaqa Moor has an Imperial Development Index of 27. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 27 means there are 27 locations within the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Skvukvurtmaqa Moor are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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