The Lïrt-rīalk Holt (/lɪrt/ /rjalk/ Harshpoison [rugged] [poison; venom]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Golden Brooks region. The Lïrt-rīalk Holt is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Lïrt-rīalk Holt has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). The Lïrt-rīalk Holt receives an average of 209 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Lïrt-rīalk Holt covers an area of nearly 6000 km2 (3729 mi2), and an average elevation of 7894 m (-17050 ft) above sea level.
The Lïrt-rīalk Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Lïrt-rīalk Holt are as follows:
The Lïrt-rīalk Holt has an MDI of 8, as such it has been classified as Hazardous by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter civilian settlement, bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Travelers are advised to go heavily armed and travel strictly by established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide and mercenaries are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Lïrt-rīalk 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 Lïrt-rīalk Holt is home to 67419 people. They break down into the following demographics: 66% Dwarves, 19% Goblins, 5% Kobold, 5% Kobold, 3% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Lïrt-rīalk Holt is's peoples are culturally Dwarven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include unity and elimination of group differences and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes, as well as a unique spring festival and a relic festival.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Lïrt-rīalk Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf 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 faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Goblin subculture native to the Lïrt-rīalk Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Kobold subculture native to the Lïrt-rīalk Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Kobold subculture native to the Lïrt-rīalk Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes and building things in service of their posterity.
The Quenn subculture native to the Lïrt-rīalk Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Dwarf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Lïrt-rīalk Holt is overseen by Potentate Batdros Ponchobar Vera, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 25% of the population self-report as devout. The Lïrt-rīalk 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 Lïrt-rīalk Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 5. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 5 means there are 5 locations within the Lïrt-rīalk Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Lïrt-rīalk Holt is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
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