The Kæs Lilqæ Holt (/cæs/ /ˈlilqæ/ Sweetjoy [happy] [sugar]) is a subtropical holt within the temperate rainforest of the Flanged Coast region. Kæs Lilqæ Holt is a relatively typical holt for Flanged Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Kæs Lilqæ Holt has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 17°C (62°F). The Kæs Lilqæ Holt receives an average of 301 cm/y (118 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Kæs Lilqæ Holt covers an area of nearly 8118 km2 (5045 mi2), and an average elevation of 1897 m (6223 ft) above sea level.
The Kæs Lilqæ Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well 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 Kæs Lilqæ Holt are as follows:
The Kæs Lilqæ Holt has an MDI of 5, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Kæs Lilqæ 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 Kæs Lilqæ Holt is home to 187948 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Constructs, 18% Constructs, 17% Constructs, 5% Constructs, 8% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Kæs Lilqæ Holt is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include restoring some real or imagined glorious past and raw strength and personal prowess, as well as a unique relic festival and a rain festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Kæs Lilqæ 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and raw strength and personal prowess.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Kæs Lilqæ 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on raw strength and personal prowess and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Kæs Lilqæ 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Quenn subculture native to the Kæs Lilqæ 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Kæs Lilqæ 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Kæs Lilqæ Holt is overseen by Potentate Budum Eógaineus Contos, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 55% of the population self-report as devout. The Kæs Lilqæ Holt is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Kæs Lilqæ Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 7. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 7 means there are 7 locations within the Kæs Lilqæ Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Kæs Lilqæ Holt is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Kæs Lilqæ Holt are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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