The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt (/ˈdɘva/ /bëˈtijɘ/ Icepub [pub; bar (pub)] [frost]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Bulwark region. Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is a relatively typical holt for Bulwark, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a hot 33°C (91°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 16°C (60°F). The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt receives an average of 68 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt covers an area of nearly 13446 km2 (8356 mi2), and an average elevation of 14143 m (3451 ft) above sea level.
The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Dêva-bëtiyê Holt are as follows:
The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt, therefore, does not offer bounties on monsters, nor is monster insurance required. 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 Dêva-bëtiyê Holt 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 Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is home to 309208 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Grey Elf, 22% Grey Elf, 6% Grey Elf, 7% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include industry and the ability to work tirelessly and dominating and possessing other people, as well as a unique science festival and a wine festival.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 magical prowess and occult ability and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and dominating and possessing other people.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on beauty and seductive charm and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is overseen by Potentate Fua Emedous Tadwawyllos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 48% of the population self-report as devout. The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Dêva-bëtiyê Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 38. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 38 means there are 38 locations within the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Dêva-bëtiyê Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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