The Nrot E̜qüe Holt (/nrot/ /e̜q˔/ Prodigy's [complicated] [child (young human being); child (son or daughter of any age)]) is a subtropical holt within the wetland of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. Nrot E̜qüe Holt is a relatively typical holt for Kiteshield Peninsula, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Nrot E̜qüe Holt has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 12°C (53°F). The Nrot E̜qüe Holt receives an average of 229 cm/y (90 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Nrot E̜qüe Holt covers an area of nearly 8867 km2 (5510 mi2), and an average elevation of 1990 m (6528 ft) above sea level.
The Nrot E̜qüe Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Nrot E̜qüe Holt are as follows:
The Nrot E̜qüe Holt has an MDI of 4, 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 Nrot E̜qüe 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 Nrot E̜qüe Holt is home to 129502 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Gnolls, 27% Taurans, 3% Goblins, 5% Goblins, 6% Kobold, 2% Kivu, and ~2% Other.
The Nrot E̜qüe Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include sexual license and wantonness and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure, as well as a unique harvest festival and a theater festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Nrot E̜qüe 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and justice and fairness between people.
The Tauran subculture native to the Nrot E̜qüe 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Goblin subculture native to the Nrot E̜qüe 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and individual rights and freedom of action.
The Quenn subculture native to the Nrot E̜qüe 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Kobold subculture native to the Nrot E̜qüe 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Kivu subculture native to the Nrot E̜qüe Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Nrot E̜qüe Holt is overseen by Potentate Denera Ciarandrawn Despont, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 51% of the population self-report as devout. The Nrot E̜qüe Holt is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The Nrot E̜qüe Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 17. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 17 means there are 17 locations within the Nrot E̜qüe Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Nrot E̜qüe Holt is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Nrot E̜qüe Holt are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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