The Spshzwāw Holt (Spshz /wəˑw/ Spshz's Kindness [Proper Noun (name of person)] [kind; type]) is a temperate holt within the temperate rainforest of the Salt Warrens region. Spshzwāw Holt is a relatively typical holt for Salt Warrens, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Spshzwāw 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 Spshzwāw Holt receives an average of 309 cm/y (121 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Spshzwāw Holt covers an area of nearly 12090 km2 (7513 mi2), and an average elevation of 1850 m (6069 ft) above sea level.
The Spshzwāw Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Spshzwāw Holt are as follows:
The Spshzwāw Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Spshzwāw 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 Spshzwāw 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 Spshzwāw Holt is home to 550517 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Wareneese, 18% Goblins, 9% Kivu, 4% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Spshzwāw Holt is's peoples are culturally Wareneese, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include industry and the ability to work tirelessly and scheming subtly against enemies or rivals, as well as a unique literary festival and a history festival.
The Wareneese subculture native to the Spshzwāw Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on dominating and possessing other people and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Goblin subculture native to the Spshzwāw Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kivu subculture native to the Spshzwāw Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and building things in service of their posterity.
The Elf subculture native to the Spshzwāw Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wareneese culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Spshzwāw Holt is overseen by Potentate Nieus Emerðan Aina, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 23% of the population self-report as devout. The Spshzwāw 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 Spshzwāw Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 30. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 30 means there are 30 locations within the Spshzwāw Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Tuntro Galdhi̽qüe Forest is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Tuntro Galdhi̽qüe Forest are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
History
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