The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt (/wo˞tˈsɛntrok/ /zben/ Navigator's [chart] [ambassador]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Granerie region. Wötsëntrok-zben Holt is a relatively typical holt for Granerie, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt has a yearly average temperature of 13°C (55°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing 0°C (32°F). The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt receives an average of 149 cm/y (58 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt covers an area of nearly 15223 km2 (9461 mi2), and an average elevation of 3229 m (10593 ft) above sea level.
The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt is home to a large number of different 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 Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are as follows:
The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Wötsëntrok-zben 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 Wötsëntrok-zben 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 Wötsëntrok-zben Holt is home to 406622 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Wood Elves, 21% Wood Elves, 9% Taurans, 8% Kivu, 5% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include dominating and possessing other people and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty, as well as a unique food festival and a beer festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf 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 honor and maintaining one’s integrity and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty.
The Sylvian subculture native to the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and restoring some real or imagined glorious past.
The Tauran subculture native to the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Kivu subculture native to the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and submission to lawful authority.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Wood Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Wötsëntrok-zben Holt is overseen by Potentate Noktrix Ciapus Muirealaean, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 21% of the population self-report as devout. The Wötsëntrok-zben 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 Wötsëntrok-zben Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 24. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 24 means there are 24 locations within the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Wötsëntrok-zben Holt are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
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