The Zipueka Holt (/ˈzipu/ /ˈeca/ Naturalists [arrow (sign)] [naked; nude]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Brownmarsh region. Zipueka Holt is a relatively typical holt for Brownmarsh, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Zipueka Holt has a yearly average temperature of 26°C (78°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 23°C (73°F). The Zipueka Holt receives an average of 207 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the fall. The Zipueka Holt covers an area of nearly 15717 km2 (9768 mi2), and an average elevation of 4749 m (15580 ft) above sea level.
The Zipueka Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Zipueka Holt are as follows:
The Zipueka Holt has an MDI of 2, putting it at a slightly greater risk of monster attacks than Imperial holdings. Monster insurance fees are therefore light, and bounties are moderate. 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 Zipueka 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 Zipueka Holt is home to 340643 people. They break down into the following demographics: 67% Tauric, 18% Dwarves, 8% Imperial, 5% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Zipueka Holt is's peoples are culturally Tauric, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include vengeance and execution of just vendettas and courage and valiance in danger, as well as a unique summer festival and a folk festival.
The Tauric subculture native to the Zipueka Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and honor and maintaining one’s integrity.
The Dwarf subculture native to the Zipueka Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on identity based on their local community. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Imperial subculture native to the Zipueka Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Zipueka Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tauric culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and eloquence and social expertise.
The Zipueka Holt is overseen by Potentate Tihrus Æðeleme Helric, a god serving within Therilism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 12% of the population self-report as devout. The Zipueka 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 Zipueka Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Zipueka Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zipueka Holt is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Zipueka Holt are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
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