The Zipajuke Brushlands (/ˈzipa/ /ˈʤuke/ Green Oasis [oasis] [green; raw]) are a group of subtropical brushland within the wetland of the Shattered Peninsula region. Zipajuke Brushlands are a relatively typical brushland for Shattered Peninsula, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Zipajuke Brushlands has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). The Zipajuke Brushlands receives an average of 207 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Zipajuke Brushlands covers an area of nearly 24675 km2 (15335 mi2), and an average elevation of 4138 m (13576 ft) above sea level.
The Zipajuke Brushlands are home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical brushland, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical brushland. The keystone species of Zipajuke Brushlands are as follows:
The Zipajuke Brushlands 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 Zipajuke Brushlands 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 Zipajuke Brushlands are home to 570925 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Iron Elves, 13% Hobgoblins, 16% Kitsune, 6% Dwarves, 8% Kivu, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Zipajuke Brushlands are's peoples are culturally Tauranian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include purging evil and expelling the wicked and prosperity and accruing material wealth, as well as a unique autumn festival and a science festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Zipajuke Brushlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Zipajuke Brushlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Zipajuke Brushlands are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Zipajuke Brushlands are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and sexual license and wantonness.
The Kivu subculture native to the Zipajuke Brushlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf 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 filial devotion to family and parents and education and knowledge-seeking.
The Imperial subculture native to the Zipajuke Brushlands are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Zipajuke Brushlands are overseen by Potentate Drumis Pont Damontus, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 37% of the population self-report as devout. The Zipajuke Brushlands is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Zipajuke Brushlands has an Imperial Development Index of 28. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 28 means there are 28 locations within the Zipajuke Brushlands which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zipajuke Brushlands is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Zipajuke Brushlands are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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