The Gō-rōkwö Holt (/goː/ /ˈroːkwo˞/ Commonherd [state (province; country)] [camel]) is a temperate holt on the coast of the Wijee Lowlands region. Gō-rōkwö Holt is a relatively typical holt for Wijee Lowlands, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Gō-rōkwö Holt has a yearly average temperature of 6°C (42°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -12°C (11°F). The Gō-rōkwö Holt receives an average of 308 cm/y (121 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Gō-rōkwö Holt covers an area of nearly 17385 km2 (10804 mi2), and an average elevation of 4239 m (13907 ft) above sea level.
The Gō-rōkwö Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Gō-rōkwö Holt are as follows:
The Gō-rōkwö Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Gō-rōkwö 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 Gō-rōkwö 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 Gō-rōkwö Holt is home to 594129 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Wood Elves, 19% Wareneese, 3% Goblins, 6% Tanuki, 5% Elf, 2% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Gō-rōkwö Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and ethnic purity of blood and culture, as well as a unique history festival and a wine festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Gō-rōkwö 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Rattu subculture native to the Gō-rōkwö 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Goblin subculture native to the Gō-rōkwö 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Gō-rōkwö 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Elf subculture native to the Gō-rōkwö 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Gō-rōkwö 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on restoring some real or imagined glorious past and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Gō-rōkwö Holt is overseen by Potentate Shogius Galotus Alkyonawyll, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 15% of the population self-report as devout. The Gō-rōkwö 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 Gō-rōkwö Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 29. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 29 means there are 29 locations within the Gō-rōkwö Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Gō-rōkwö Holt is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Gō-rōkwö Holt are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
History
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