The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands (/soˈtɑl sda/ Vēkága's Hedge [Proper Noun (name of person)] [pubic hair]) are a group of subtropical shrubland on the coast of the Endless Peaks region. The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands has a yearly average temperature of 32°C (89°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 36°C (96°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 27°C (80°F). The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands receives an average of 66 cm/y (25 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands covers an area of nearly 4248 km2 (2640 mi2), and an average elevation of 14119 m (3372 ft) above sea level.
The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are home to a large number of different species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical shrubland, and a modest number of species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical shrubland. The keystone species of Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are as follows:
The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands has an MDI of 7, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands 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 Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are home to 196612 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Dwarves, 10% Fae, 21% Dwarves, 7% Dwarves, 6% Dwarves, and ~2% Other.
The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and membership in an elite bloodline or caste, as well as a unique literary festival and a rain festival.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Fae subculture native to the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and eloquence and social expertise.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and honesty and truthfulness in speech.
The Quenn subculture native to the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Quenn subculture native to the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are overseen by Potentate Cuher Xandra Neofstmun, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 26% of the population self-report as devout. The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands has an Imperial Development Index of 10. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 10 means there are 10 locations within the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vēkága-sotäl Sda Shrublands are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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