The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt (/vrɛ/ /ˈbraːgriv/ Direspider [enemy; villain; rival] [web; net]) is a subtropical holt within the wetland of the Aegispoint region. Vrë-brǟgriv Holt is a relatively typical holt for Aegispoint, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt has a yearly average temperature of 12°C (53°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 2°C (35°F). The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt receives an average of 226 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt covers an area of nearly 13538 km2 (8413 mi2), and an average elevation of 1706 m (5597 ft) above sea level.
The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are as follows:
The Vrë-brǟgriv 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 Vrë-brǟgriv 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 Vrë-brǟgriv Holt is home to 123181 people. They break down into the following demographics: 50% Gnolls, 28% Taurans, 7% Dwarves, 9% Dwarves, 4% Imperial, and ~2% Other.
The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include courage and valiance in danger and unity and elimination of group differences, as well as a unique beer festival and a science festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and conquest and domination of others.
The Tauran subculture native to the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and justice and fairness between people.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and humanistic reason and “rational” religion.
The Quenn subculture native to the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll 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 patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and vengeance and execution of just vendettas.
The Imperial subculture native to the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of tattoos of some cultural significance 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 aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Vrë-brǟgriv Holt is overseen by Potentate Xunx Hyacinthos Medorodi, a god serving within Therilism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 13% of the population self-report as devout. The Vrë-brǟgriv 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 Vrë-brǟgriv 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 Vrë-brǟgriv Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vrë-brǟgriv Holt are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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