Skikvungzhona Holt

Skikvungzhona Holt

Skikvungzhona Holt
Example holt terrain
Area30961 km2 (19242 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp25°C (77°F)
Average Elevation2840 m (9317 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation284 cm/y (111 in/y)
Population1023113
Rural Pop847095
Urban Pop176018
MDI3
Naming
Native nameSkikvungzhona Holt
Pronunciation/ˈhona/
Direct Translation[Proper Noun (name of person)] [slave]
TranslationSkikvungz's Maiden Holt

The Skikvungzhona Holt (/ˈhona/ Skikvungz's Maiden [Proper Noun (name of person)] [slave]) is a subtropical holt within the temperate rainforest of the Shimmering Spires region. Skikvungzhona Holt is a relatively typical holt for Shimmering Spires, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Skikvungzhona Holt has a yearly average temperature of 25°C (77°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 22°C (71°F). The Skikvungzhona Holt receives an average of 284 cm/y (111 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Skikvungzhona Holt covers an area of nearly 30961 km2 (19242 mi2), and an average elevation of 2840 m (9317 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Skikvungzhona Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Skikvungzhona Holt are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Skikvungzhona Holt has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Skikvungzhona 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 Skikvungzhona Holt is home to 1023113 people. They break down into the following demographics: 64% Iron Elves, 16% Kitsune, 5% Hobgoblins, 7% Imperial, 6% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The Skikvungzhona Holt is's peoples are culturally Constructi, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal development and limit-pushing and prosperity and accruing material wealth, as well as a unique sun festival and a spring festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Skikvungzhona Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and leadership and charisma in the group.

Kitsune

The Kitsune subculture native to the Skikvungzhona Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.

Hobgoblin

The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Skikvungzhona Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Skikvungzhona Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and leadership and charisma in the group.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the Skikvungzhona Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and piety and devotion to the gods.

Local Religion

The Skikvungzhona Holt is overseen by Potentate Etorr Nothusandi Eudora, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 39% of the population self-report as devout. The Skikvungzhona 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

Skikvungzhona Holt has its economic roots in Shimmering Spires's export of Precious Metals, but has developed its own mercenary industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Skikvungzhona Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 20. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 20 means there are 20 locations within the Skikvungzhona Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Skikvungzhona Holt is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Skikvungzhona Holt are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI