The Ned Ol Holt (/ned/ /ol/ Rose [anxious] [plant]) is a temperate holt within the wetland of the Gnashed Coast region. The Ned Ol Holt is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Ned Ol Holt has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 3°C (37°F). The Ned Ol Holt receives an average of 212 cm/y (83 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Ned Ol Holt covers an area of nearly 8215 km2 (5105 mi2), and an average elevation of 1954 m (6410 ft) above sea level.
The Ned Ol Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a temperate holt, and the average number of species with their population figures far above average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Ned Ol Holt are as follows:
The Ned Ol Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Ned Ol 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 Ned Ol 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 Ned Ol Holt is home to 278005 people. They break down into the following demographics: 56% Gnolls, 16% Wareneese, 13% Goblins, 7% Imperial, 6% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Ned Ol Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include membership in an elite bloodline or caste and cunning and the ability to trick others, as well as a unique theater festival and a relic festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Ned Ol Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on inheritance of an ancient body modification. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Rattu subculture native to the Ned Ol Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on magical prowess and occult ability and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Goblin subculture native to the Ned Ol Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Imperial subculture native to the Ned Ol Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Kobold subculture native to the Ned Ol Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Ned Ol Holt is overseen by Potentate Etorr Androniu Ethelwigid, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 10% of the population self-report as devout. The Ned Ol 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 Ned Ol 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 Ned Ol Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Söd Gǟ Woodlands is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Söd Gǟ Woodlands are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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