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An estimated 13 million people live in the lands of Asttso Yerkir overall. There are perhaps 8.5 million humans (Bisrealites), 1.1 million dwarves, 0.4 million assimilated dwarves, 2.5 million slimes (mostly assimilated as described in other post), and 0.5 million Alweits and other assorted species.

There are five major cities in Asttso Yerkir in terms of regional importance.

Perhaps the most storied one is Boudim, the site which was rumored to be the initial point at which the Astite people found these isles. It is a central trading post for trade between Dwarf settlements and the Astites due to its proximity to the above. It's a source of minerals and timber primarily due to this trade and proximity to mountains as well.

There is Boushire to the north. Its people have a distinct martial culture that isn't quite as prevalent amongst the other Astites. Their history is a long and violent one. Historically, most men of Boushire hunted in the grasslands to catch dinner for the family. Before the dawn of peaceful relations with the dwarves, it was common tradition to mount excursions across the narrow channel to sack towns suspected of having human loot or prisoners. Its inhabitants take great pride in their well-honed ability to use the longbow, the weapon of choice for hunters that must strike powerfully, accurately, and quickly at their prey, which are fast and nimble, and regularly participate in competitions showcasing their prowess with the weapon. It is a time worn tradition for a young man of this culture to receive his family's longbow, expertly handcrafted from the white willows of the forests to the west with almost magical properties (they were created specifically by a primal lord but really just have good material properties in this case). They take great pride in their ability to defend their homeland.

There is New Solil. Founded upon a lake and near forests and mountains, as well as near the dwarves to the west, this settlement is a source for many raw materials such as high quality timber and mineral ores both from excavation/collection and trade coming in from Old Solil.

There is Boab to the South. Situated in the southern coast and near fertile grasslands, it could be considered both a bastion of power in the otherwise sparsely inhabited South and the breadbasket of the country. While the rest of the country wouldn't starve without the city (there are grasslands almost everywhere in the country), Boab's agricultural goods allow for more economic specialization in the north than would otherwise happen.

Finally, there is Journem. Long the seat of power for many powerful figures, it has been the capital of the country since its inception. Economically, it serves as a trade hub for all the farflung cities of the country but it also has a forest and mountains nearby to exploit.

Most of these cities are surrounded by mountains, arable grassland, fishable waters, and/or forests that the surrounding areas and their inhabitants exploit accordingly.

They all worship Sylain as a god, but the people of Boushire also pray to a warrior spirit (Raz'Gothal) when they need courage or luck in engagements and dedicate much of their accomplishments to him (Give all the points to Sylain since everyone primarily worships her, Raz can create some orders).