Sok-hyemban Basin

Sok-hyemban Basin

Sok-hyemban Basin
Example basin terrain
Area8063 km2 (5011 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp8°C (46°F)
Average Elevation4182 m (13720 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation300 cm/y (118 in/y)
Population230241
Rural Pop228775
Urban Pop1466
MDI2
Naming
Native nameSok-hyemban Basin
Pronunciation/soc/ /ˈhjemban/
Direct Translation[thigh] [luck]
TranslationWishbone Basin

The Sok-hyemban Basin (/soc/ /ˈhjemban/ Wishbone [thigh] [luck]) is a subtropical basin on the coast of the Timberlund region. Sok-hyemban Basin is a relatively typical basin for Timberlund, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Sok-hyemban Basin has a yearly average temperature of 8°C (46°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant -11°C (13°F). The Sok-hyemban Basin receives an average of 300 cm/y (118 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Sok-hyemban Basin covers an area of nearly 8063 km2 (5011 mi2), and an average elevation of 4182 m (13720 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Sok-hyemban Basin is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical basin, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical basin. The keystone species of Sok-hyemban Basin are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Sok-hyemban Basin 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 Sok-hyemban Basin 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 Sok-hyemban Basin is home to 230241 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Wood Elves, 19% Gnolls, 6% Tanuki, 7% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.

The Sok-hyemban Basin is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include discipline and obedience to the law and membership in an elite bloodline or caste, as well as a unique summer festival and a relic festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Sok-hyemban Basin 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and sexual license and wantonness.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Sok-hyemban Basin are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and ethnic purity of blood and culture.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Sok-hyemban Basin 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Sok-hyemban Basin 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.

Local Religion

The Sok-hyemban Basin is overseen by Potentate Shumes Kephent Leandron, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 27% of the population self-report as devout. The Sok-hyemban Basin is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Sok-hyemban Basin has its economic roots in Timberlund's export of Timber, but has developed its own textiles industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Sok-hyemban Basin has an Imperial Development Index of 25. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 25 means there are 25 locations within the Sok-hyemban Basin which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

POI