The Ëra-faha Holt (/ˈëra/ /ˈfaha/ Reliquary [stable; steady] [museum]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. Ëra-faha Holt is a relatively typical holt for Thousand Plantations, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ëra-faha Holt has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). The Ëra-faha Holt receives an average of 279 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Ëra-faha Holt covers an area of nearly 10652 km2 (6620 mi2), and an average elevation of 6800 m (-20639 ft) above sea level.
The Ëra-faha Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Ëra-faha Holt are as follows:
The Ëra-faha Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Ëra-faha 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 Ëra-faha 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 Ëra-faha Holt is home to 439479 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Wood Elves, 11% Dwarves, 6% Kitsune, 9% Imperial, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Ëra-faha Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include leadership and charisma in the group and harmony with nature and existing life, as well as a unique storytelling festival and a literary festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Ëra-faha Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 dominating and possessing other people and courage and valiance in danger.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Ëra-faha Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Ëra-faha Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and sexual license and wantonness.
The Imperial subculture native to the Ëra-faha Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and sharing wealth and goods with others.
The Imperial subculture native to the Ëra-faha Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation 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 dominating and possessing other people.
The Ëra-faha Holt is overseen by Potentate Ujun Ælriassan Osgantoran, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 18% of the population self-report as devout. The Ëra-faha Holt is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Ëra-faha Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 41. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 41 means there are 41 locations within the Ëra-faha Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ëra-faha Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ëra-faha Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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