The Grasshill Holt (grasshill /hoʊlt/ Grasshill [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Silicahilands region. Grasshill Holt is a relatively typical holt for Silicahilands, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Grasshill Holt has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 18°C (64°F). The Grasshill Holt receives an average of 212 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Grasshill Holt covers an area of nearly 23249 km2 (14449 mi2), and an average elevation of 4854 m (15925 ft) above sea level.
The Grasshill Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically 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 Grasshill Holt are as follows:
The Grasshill Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Grasshill 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 Grasshill 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 Grasshill Holt is home to 217511 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Constructs, 16% Taurans, 19% Taurans, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Grasshill Holt is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and vengeance and execution of just vendettas, as well as a unique literary festival and a storytelling festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Grasshill Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Tauran subculture native to the Grasshill Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals.
The Tauran subculture native to the Grasshill Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Grasshill Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Elf subculture native to the Grasshill Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Grasshill Holt is overseen by Potentate Thiuna Afrodita Aiapoine, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 32% of the population self-report as devout. The Grasshill 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 Grasshill Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 40. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 40 means there are 40 locations within the Grasshill Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Grasshill Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Grasshill Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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