The Qîqë-yo Holt (/ˈqɪqë/ /jo/ Parallax [country (rural area)] [sextant]) is a temperate holt on the coast of the Cogdales region. The Qîqë-yo Holt is well known for being largely barren of plant life.
The Qîqë-yo Holt has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 8°C (46°F). The Qîqë-yo Holt receives an average of 218 cm/y (85 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Qîqë-yo Holt covers an area of nearly 15224 km2 (9461 mi2), and an average elevation of 6322 m (20741 ft) above sea level.
The Qîqë-yo Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a temperate holt, and the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Qîqë-yo Holt are as follows:
The Qîqë-yo Holt has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Qîqë-yo Holt. If travel through the Qîqë-yo 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.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Qîqë-yo 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 Qîqë-yo Holt is home to 145209 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Constructs, 20% Kitsune, 8% Kobold, 5% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Qîqë-yo Holt is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include sharing wealth and goods with others and ethnic purity of blood and culture, as well as a unique history festival and a comedy festival.
The Construct subculture native to the Qîqë-yo 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Qîqë-yo Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than 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 numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on industry and the ability to work tirelessly and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Kobold subculture native to the Qîqë-yo 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Qîqë-yo Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Construct 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on education and knowledge-seeking and courage and valiance in danger.
The Qîqë-yo Holt is overseen by Potentate Zelo Wealiasta Afronos, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 13% of the population self-report as devout. The Qîqë-yo 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 Qîqë-yo Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 45. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 45 means there are 45 locations within the Qîqë-yo Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Qîqë-yo Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Qîqë-yo Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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