The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt (/ˈfɛstve̜c/ /ˈntadɛ/ Fizzflask [weird; strange; bizarre; peculiar] [water]) is a subtropical holt within the temperate rainforest of the Filigree Coast region. The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 2°C (35°F). The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt receives an average of 312 cm/y (122 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt covers an area of nearly 15671 km2 (9739 mi2), and an average elevation of 1558 m (5111 ft) above sea level.
The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt are as follows:
The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt 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 Fëstve̜chy Ntadë 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 Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt is home to 1738606 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Wood Elves, 16% Fae, 5% Wareneese, 6% Grey Elf, 7% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include restoring some real or imagined glorious past and industry and the ability to work tirelessly, as well as a unique summer festival and a history festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Fae subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Rattu subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and eloquence and social expertise.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Quenn subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt is overseen by Potentate Ryhelia Korawn Gwalias, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 12% of the population self-report as devout. The Fëstve̜chy Ntadë 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 Fëstve̜chy Ntadë 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 Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Fëstve̜chy Ntadë Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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