The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt (/tip trə˞nt/ /ʤæ̝lf/ Bedazled Salon [jewel] [parlor; salon]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Grazelands region. Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt is a relatively typical holt for Grazelands, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt has a yearly average temperature of 27°C (80°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 30°C (86°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt receives an average of 278 cm/y (109 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the summer. The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt covers an area of nearly 16204 km2 (10070 mi2), and an average elevation of 4818 m (15807 ft) above sea level.
The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are as follows:
The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt has an MDI of 4, 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 Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf 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 Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt is home to 141563 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Sylvin, 20% Gnolls, 10% Iron Elves, 7% Imperial, 6% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include subtlety and indirectness of action and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes, as well as a unique beer festival and a history festival.
The Sylvin subculture native to the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on social progress toward some eventual utopia and magical prowess and occult ability.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and social progress toward some eventual utopia.
The Imperial subculture native to the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Quenn subculture native to the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt is overseen by Potentate Uhara Euantheus Idann, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 16% of the population self-report as devout. The Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf 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 Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 14. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 14 means there are 14 locations within the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Tip Tránt-éæ̈lf Holt are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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