The Kênê-êi Holt (/ˈkɘnɘ/ /ˈɘi/ Dawnbreak [light blue] [recession]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Irusthrone region. The Kênê-êi Holt is the cultural homeland of the Wood Elves and political heartlands of the Covenant of Irus, as well as the birthplace of the gods Irus and Iila.
The Kênê-êi Holt has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 20°C (68°F). The Kênê-êi Holt receives an average of 153 cm/y (60 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Kênê-êi Holt covers an area of nearly 12452 km2 (7738 mi2), and an average elevation of 4767 m (15639 ft) above sea level.
The Kênê-êi 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 above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Kênê-êi Holt are as follows:
The Kênê-êi Holt has an MDI of 39, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Kênê-êi Holt is not advised. If travel through the Kênê-êi Holt cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Kênê-êi 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 Kênê-êi Holt is home to 4430696 people. They break down into the following demographics: 54% Wood Elves, 23% Kitsune, 8% Hobgoblins, 5% Hobgoblins, 8% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Kênê-êi Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and filial devotion to family and parents, as well as a unique fire festival and a arcane festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Kênê-êi 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 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 humanistic reason and “rational” religion and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Kênê-êi 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Kênê-êi 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Quenn subculture native to the Kênê-êi 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Kivu subculture native to the Kênê-êi 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 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 conquest and domination of others and sexual license and wantonness.
The Kênê-êi Holt is overseen by Potentate Shakohr Corawl Mneia, a god serving within Pagan, the region's principal religion. Approximately 58% of the population self-report as devout. The Kênê-êi 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 Kênê-êi Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 1. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 1 means there are 1 locations within the Kênê-êi Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kênê-êi Holt is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
History
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