Nightrivers Holt

Nightrivers Holt

Nightrivers Holt
Example holt terrain
Area10819 km2 (6724 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp24°C (75°F)
Average Elevation4565 m (14977 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation71 cm/y (27 in/y)
Population101018
Rural Pop76743
Urban Pop24275
MDI14
Naming
Native nameNightrivers Holt
Pronunciationnightrivers /hoʊlt/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationNightrivers Holt

The Nightrivers Holt (nightrivers /hoʊlt/ Nightrivers [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Ancestor's Range region. Nightrivers Holt is a relatively typical holt for Ancestor's Range, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Nightrivers Holt has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°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 20°C (68°F). The Nightrivers Holt receives an average of 71 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Nightrivers Holt covers an area of nearly 10819 km2 (6724 mi2), and an average elevation of 4565 m (14977 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Nightrivers Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt, and the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Nightrivers Holt are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Nightrivers Holt has an MDI of 14, 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 Nightrivers Holt is not advised. If travel through the Nightrivers 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 Nightrivers Holt are:



People and Culture

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 Nightrivers Holt is home to 101018 people. They break down into the following demographics: 52% Grey Elf, 12% Iron Elves, 13% Fae, 8% Wareneese, 9% Grey Elf, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.

The Nightrivers Holt is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to the collective will or culture and remembrance of the past and memorializing history, as well as a unique beer festival and a winter festival.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Nightrivers Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Nightrivers Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes 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 raw strength and personal prowess.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the Nightrivers Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and personal development and limit-pushing.

Rattu

The Rattu subculture native to the Nightrivers Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Nightrivers Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Nightrivers Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Grey Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and raw strength and personal prowess.

Local Religion

The Nightrivers Holt is overseen by Potentate Dronta Eadwulfros Alkyonemus, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 49% of the population self-report as devout. The Nightrivers Holt is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Nightrivers Holt is a negative return economy zone at this time. It has an abundence of Stone, though infrastructure to this region of Ancestor's Range is not developed enough to support any major local industry.

The Nightrivers Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 3. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 3 means there are 3 locations within the Nightrivers Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Nightrivers Holt is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI