Vaha Du̽yâya Heath

Vaha Du̽yâya Heath
Example heath terrain
Area	25600 km² (15910 mi²)
Average Yearly Temp	22°C (71°F)
Average Elevation	2244 m (7362 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation	270 cm/y (106 in/y)
Population	587222
Rural Pop	486400
Urban Pop	100822
MDI	5
Naming
Native name	Vaha Du̽yâya Heath
Pronunciation	/du̽ˈjɑja/
Direct Translation	[Proper Noun (name of person)] [cauldron; kettle]
Translation	Vaha's Cauldron Heath

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath (/du̽ˈjɑja/ Vaha's Cauldron [Proper Noun (name of person)] [cauldron; kettle]) is a temperate heath on the coast of the Greatbay region. Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is a relatively typical heath for Greatbay, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°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 14°C (57°F). The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath receives an average of 270 cm/y (106 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath covers an area of nearly 25600 km² (15910 mi²), and an average elevation of 2244 m (7362 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate heath, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate heath. The keystone species of Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are as follows:

Crop - Black mulberry
Crop - Carrot
Crop - Pakistan mulberry
Crop - Boehmeria nivea
Crop - Echium vulgare
Crop - Winged bean
Grass - Urochloa
Grass - Themeda arguens
Grass - Ratzeburgia
Grass - Pseudosorghum
Grass - Aegilops triuncialis
Grass - Setaria palmifolia
Fern - Asplenium nidus
Fern - Adiantum hispidulum
Fern - Alsophila dregei
Fern - Psilotum nudum
Fern - Struthiopteris spicant
Fern - Actiniopteris radiata
Medicinal Herb - Ephedra rhytidosperma
Medicinal Herb - Carduus crispus
Medicinal Herb - Alpinia galanga
Medicinal Herb - Phyllanthus amarus
Medicinal Herb - Angelica gigas
Medicinal Herb - Illicium verum
Fruit - Kolkhoznitsa melon
Fruit - Buddha's hand
Fruit - Garcinia parvifolia
Fruit - Kajari melon
Fruit - Cucumis prophetarum
Fruit - Prunus armeniaca
Tree - Ficus amplissima
Tree - Crateva adansonii
Tree - Fraxinus excelsior 'Hessei'
Tree - Acer cappadocicum
Tree - Xerospermum
Tree - Ulmus minor subsp. canescens
Mushroom - Pecan truffle
Mushroom - Clavogaster virescens
Mushroom - Chamonixia caespitosa
Mushroom - Hypogaea
Mushroom - Boletinus
Mushroom - Choiromyces
Mold - Periconia
Mold - Sporothrix
Mold - Microascus
Mold - Pithomyces
Mold - Wallemia sebi
Mold - Penicillium camemberti

Monstrous Creatures

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath has an MDI of 5, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath 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 Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is home to 587222 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Goblins, 17% Kitsune, 1% Dwarves, 8% Tanuki, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is's peoples are culturally Goblin, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include hardiness and endurance before woes and prosperity and accruing material wealth, as well as a unique spirit festival and a summer festival.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and cunning and the ability to trick others.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and leadership and charisma in the group.

Dwarf

The Dwarf subculture native to the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.

Tanuki

The Tanuki subculture native to the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Goblin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.

Local Religion

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is overseen by Potentate Ghukphion Earthos Æþelwig, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 24% of the population self-report as devout. The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.

Settlements and Economy

Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is predominantly economicly reiant on Greatbay's export of Luxury Goods, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Vaha Du̽yâya Heath has an Imperial Development Index of 9. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 9 means there are 9 locations within the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vaha Du̽yâya Heath are not expected to return value in yearly terms.

Creature - Eyxth Bone
Creature - Uignh Bone
Crystal / Gem - Shiaioanite
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