The Zar-zmefuj Heathland (/zar/ /zmeˈfuʤ/ Author's [book] [dancer]) is a subtropical heathland on the coast of the Lower Warding Range region. Zar-zmefuj Heathland is a relatively typical heathland for Lower Warding Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Zar-zmefuj Heathland 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 29°C (84°F). The Zar-zmefuj Heathland receives an average of 65 cm/y (25 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Zar-zmefuj Heathland covers an area of nearly 5187 km2 (3223 mi2), and an average elevation of 14748 m (5436 ft) above sea level.
The Zar-zmefuj Heathland is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical heathland, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical heathland. The keystone species of Zar-zmefuj Heathland are as follows:
The Zar-zmefuj Heathland has an MDI of 49, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Zar-zmefuj Heathland is not advised. If travel through the Zar-zmefuj Heathland cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Zar-zmefuj Heathland 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 Zar-zmefuj Heathland is home to 39007 people. They break down into the following demographics: 60% Tanuki, 25% Fae, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Zar-zmefuj Heathland is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include social progress toward some eventual utopia and personal development and limit-pushing, as well as a unique comedy festival and a spring festival.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Zar-zmefuj Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and justice and fairness between people.
The Fae subculture native to the Zar-zmefuj Heathland are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Zar-zmefuj Heathland are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and submission to lawful authority.
The Imperial subculture native to the Zar-zmefuj Heathland are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Zar-zmefuj Heathland is overseen by Potentate Umus Frenone Gwalthniu, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 31% of the population self-report as devout. The Zar-zmefuj Heathland is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Zar-zmefuj Heathland has an Imperial Development Index of 1. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 1 means there are 1 locations within the Zar-zmefuj Heathland which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zar-zmefuj Heathland is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
History
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