The Rockbarks Holt (rockbarks /hoʊlt/ Rockbarks [Translation Unavailable]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Cutmountains region. The Rockbarks Holt is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Rockbarks Holt has a yearly average temperature of 32°C (89°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 37°C (98°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a warm 28°C (82°F). The Rockbarks Holt receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Rockbarks Holt covers an area of nearly 7055 km2 (4384 mi2), and an average elevation of 14255 m (3818 ft) above sea level.
The Rockbarks Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Rockbarks Holt are as follows:
The Rockbarks Holt has an MDI of 6, 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 Rockbarks 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 Rockbarks Holt is home to 159162 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Kobold, 14% Goblins, 18% Wareneese, 3% Taurans, 7% Tanuki, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Rockbarks Holt is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include education and knowledge-seeking and personal development and limit-pushing, as well as a unique wine festival and a storytelling festival.
The Kobold subculture native to the Rockbarks Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and piety and devotion to the gods.
The Goblin subculture native to the Rockbarks Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Rattu subculture native to the Rockbarks Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and beauty and seductive charm.
The Tauran subculture native to the Rockbarks Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Rockbarks Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance 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 building things in service of their posterity.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Rockbarks Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Kobold culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Rockbarks Holt is overseen by Potentate Rhetyx Nothniu Eoghaliara, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 20% of the population self-report as devout. The Rockbarks 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 Rockbarks Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 11. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 11 means there are 11 locations within the Rockbarks Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rockbarks Holt is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Rockbarks Holt are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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