Stetmond Steppe

Stetmond Steppe

Stetmond Steppe
Example steppe terrain
Area14720 km2 (9148 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation1649 m (5410 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation75 cm/y (29 in/y)
Population241883
Rural Pop152892
Urban Pop88991
MDI2
Naming
Native nameStetmond Steppe
Pronunciationstetmond /stɛp/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationStetmond Steppe

The Stetmond Steppe (stetmond /stɛp/ Stetmond [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical steppe on the coast of the Northlake region. Stetmond Steppe is a relatively typical steppe for Northlake, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Stetmond Steppe has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Stetmond Steppe receives an average of 75 cm/y (29 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Stetmond Steppe covers an area of nearly 14720 km2 (9148 mi2), and an average elevation of 1649 m (5410 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Stetmond Steppe is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical steppe, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical steppe. The keystone species of Stetmond Steppe are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Stetmond 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 Stetmond 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 Stetmond Steppe is home to 241883 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Wareneese, 18% Wareneese, 10% Dwarves, 9% Elf, 4% Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Stetmond Steppe is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include industry and the ability to work tirelessly and beauty and seductive charm, as well as a unique rain festival and a summer festival.

Wareneese

The Wareneese subculture native to the Stetmond Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Stetmond Steppe are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese 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 vengeance and execution of just vendettas and building things in service of their posterity.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Stetmond Steppe are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Elf

The Elf subculture native to the Stetmond Steppe are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and personal development and limit-pushing.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Stetmond Steppe are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Local Religion

The Stetmond Steppe is overseen by Potentate Imgyn Poneme Eógandros, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 41% of the population self-report as devout. The Stetmond Steppe 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

Stetmond Steppe has its economic roots in Northlake's export of Rice, but has developed its own tools industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Stetmond Steppe has an Imperial Development Index of 18. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 18 means there are 18 locations within the Stetmond Steppe which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

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



History

History

Points of Interest

POI