The Razorroot Holt (razorroot /hoʊlt/ Razoroot [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Greenrange region. Razorroot Holt is a relatively typical holt for Greenrange, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Razorroot Holt has a yearly average temperature of 29°C (84°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 34°C (93°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 25°C (77°F). The Razorroot Holt receives an average of 69 cm/y (27 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Razorroot Holt covers an area of nearly 8988 km2 (5586 mi2), and an average elevation of 11948 m (-3750 ft) above sea level.
The Razorroot Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical holt, and the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Razorroot Holt are as follows:
The Razorroot Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Razorroot 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 Razorroot 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 Razorroot Holt is home to 67334 people. They break down into the following demographics: 62% Kivu, 15% Fae, 8% Hobgoblins, 6% Kobold, 6% Grey Elf, 1% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Razorroot Holt is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include prosperity and accruing material wealth and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique literary festival and a history festival.
The Kivu subculture native to the Razorroot Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on hardiness and endurance before woes and excellence in one’s profession or trade.
The Fae subculture native to the Razorroot Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and filial devotion to family and parents.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Razorroot Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Kobold subculture native to the Razorroot Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Razorroot Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu 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 ethnic purity of blood and culture and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Razorroot Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kivu culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on membership in an elite bloodline or caste and submission to lawful authority.
The Razorroot Holt is overseen by Potentate Uklo Alkyonchus Aglaean, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 41% of the population self-report as devout. The Razorroot 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 Razorroot Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 29. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 29 means there are 29 locations within the Razorroot Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Razorroot Holt is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Razorroot Holt are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
History
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