The Hishqíhkniv Holt (/hiʃ/ /ˈqɪ̞kniv/ Noonlays [afternoon] [right (direction)]) is a subtropical holt within the temperate deciduous forest of the Heartland region. Hishqíhkniv Holt is a relatively typical holt for Heartland, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Hishqíhkniv Holt has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). The Hishqíhkniv Holt receives an average of 138 cm/y (54 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Hishqíhkniv Holt covers an area of nearly 19085 km2 (11861 mi2), and an average elevation of 3197 m (10488 ft) above sea level.
The Hishqíhkniv Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Hishqíhkniv Holt are as follows:
The Hishqíhkniv Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Hishqíhkniv 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 Hishqíhkniv 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 Hishqíhkniv Holt is home to 184488 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Sylvin, 19% Wareneese, 9% Tanuki, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Hishqíhkniv Holt is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and prosperity and accruing material wealth, as well as a unique theater festival and a beer festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Hishqíhkniv Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.
The Rattu subculture native to the Hishqíhkniv Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Hishqíhkniv Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Imperial subculture native to the Hishqíhkniv Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin 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 voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Hishqíhkniv Holt is overseen by Potentate Cuher Muirentus Hemeraid, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 35% of the population self-report as devout. The Hishqíhkniv 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 Hishqíhkniv Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the Hishqíhkniv Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Hishqíhkniv Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Hishqíhkniv Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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