Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt

Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt

Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt
Example holt terrain
Area14986 km2 (9313 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp15°C (59°F)
Average Elevation2321 m (7614 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation206 cm/y (81 in/y)
Population90344
Rural Pop85421
Urban Pop4923
MDI2
Naming
Native nameZri̽t Hi̽d Holt
Pronunciation/zri̽t/ /hi̽d/
Direct Translation[parallel] [chick (girl)]
TranslationSidegirl's Holt

The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt (/zri̽t/ /hi̽d/ Sidegirl's [parallel] [chick (girl)]) is a subtropical holt within the wetland of the Westbay region. The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt's name is derived from an old legend involving a Queen whose name has been lost to time, and her several mistresses. It is not a story for children. Except for goblin children. But even then...

Climate

The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 3°C (37°F). The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt receives an average of 206 cm/y (81 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt covers an area of nearly 14986 km2 (9313 mi2), and an average elevation of 2321 m (7614 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The Zri̽t Hi̽d 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 Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt are:




People and Culture

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 Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is home to 90344 people. They break down into the following demographics: 61% Sylvin, 24% Taurans, 8% Imperial, 5% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture, as well as a unique arcane festival and a harvest festival.

Sylvin

The Sylvin subculture native to the Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Sylvin culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on purging evil and expelling the wicked and filial devotion to family and parents.

Tauran

The Tauran subculture native to the Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Zri̽t Hi̽d 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and harmony with nature and existing life.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Zri̽t Hi̽d 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to the collective will or culture and conquest and domination of others.

Local Religion

The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is overseen by Potentate Umdione Æthelræd Leof, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 45% of the population self-report as devout. The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is overflowing with shrines and holy sites, with most noteworthy divines having one or more shrines in any location relevant to their portfolio.

Settlements and Economy

Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is noteworthy for its economic independence from Westbay's export of Potions. Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is particularly renound for its paper industry. It is also has a noteworthy cement industry.

The Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 37. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 37 means there are 37 locations within the Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Zri̽t Hi̽d Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI