The Kosaite Holt (/ˈkosa/ /ku/ Blackhonor [glory; honor] [black]) is a temperate holt within the temperate rainforest of the Illa's Panhandle region. Kosaite Holt is a relatively typical holt for Illa's Panhandle, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Kosaite Holt has a yearly average temperature of 22°C (71°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Kosaite Holt receives an average of 285 cm/y (112 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Kosaite Holt covers an area of nearly 43875 km2 (27268 mi2), and an average elevation of 2862 m (9389 ft) above sea level.
The Kosaite Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Kosaite Holt are as follows:
The Kosaite 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 Kosaite 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 Kosaite Holt is home to 587380 people. They break down into the following demographics: 58% Iron Elves, 10% Taurans, 17% Gnolls, 8% Grey Elf, 5% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Kosaite Holt is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include hardiness and endurance before woes and membership in an elite bloodline or caste, as well as a unique winter festival and a summer festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Kosaite Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and justice and fairness between people.
The Tauran subculture native to the Kosaite Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Kosaite Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and conquest and domination of others.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Kosaite Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Imperial subculture native to the Kosaite Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and dominating and possessing other people.
The Kosaite Holt is overseen by Potentate Dinja Æðelwinthus Emer, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 27% of the population self-report as devout. The Kosaite 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 Kosaite Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 36. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 36 means there are 36 locations within the Kosaite Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Pjdranjlijidehi Moorland is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Pjdranjlijidehi Moorland are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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