The Esejuiakaca Holt (/eˈseʤu/ /jaˈkaca/ Skyplate [plate; platter] [eclipse]) is a subtropical holt within the temperate rainforest of the Glowing Sands region. The Esejuiakaca Holt is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Esejuiakaca Holt has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Esejuiakaca Holt receives an average of 288 cm/y (113 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Esejuiakaca Holt covers an area of nearly 13190 km2 (8197 mi2), and an average elevation of 1477 m (4845 ft) above sea level.
The Esejuiakaca Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt, and the average number of species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Esejuiakaca Holt are as follows:
The Esejuiakaca Holt has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Esejuiakaca Holt. If travel through the Esejuiakaca Holt 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.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Esejuiakaca 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 Esejuiakaca Holt is home to 316832 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Iron Elves, 18% Gnolls, 5% Fae, 5% Fae, 5% Tanuki, 3% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Esejuiakaca Holt is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include cunning and the ability to trick others and justice and fairness between people, as well as a unique science festival and a storytelling festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Esejuiakaca Holt 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Esejuiakaca Holt 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Fae subculture native to the Esejuiakaca Holt 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Quenn subculture native to the Esejuiakaca Holt 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Esejuiakaca Holt 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and submission to lawful authority.
The Quenn subculture native to the Esejuiakaca Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Esejuiakaca Holt is overseen by Potentate Uklo Euanopto Diar, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 43% of the population self-report as devout. The Esejuiakaca Holt is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.
The Esejuiakaca Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 42. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 42 means there are 42 locations within the Esejuiakaca Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Esejuiakaca Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Esejuiakaca Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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