The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt (/ˈz̚asi/ /ˈz̚ula/ Graveyard [urn] [quiet; silent]) is a subtropical holt within the wetland of the Shattered Peninsula region. The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt is well known for its thriving abundance of plant life.
The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant 21°C (69°F). The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt receives an average of 224 cm/y (88 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt covers an area of nearly 24185 km2 (15031 mi2), and an average elevation of 1657 m (5436 ft) above sea level.
The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures far above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are as follows:
The Z̄asiz̄ula 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 Z̄asiz̄ula 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 Z̄asiz̄ula Holt is home to 188373 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Iron Elves, 26% Kitsune, 5% Imperial, 5% Imperial, 3% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt is's peoples are culturally Sylvanian, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include beauty and seductive charm and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique music festival and a folk festival.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on individual rights and freedom of action and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Kitsune subculture native to the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and justice and fairness between people.
The Imperial subculture native to the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and sexual license and wantonness.
The Quenn subculture native to the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on warbands or civic military service groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on discipline and obedience to the law and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Kobold subculture native to the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron 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 astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit and justice and fairness between people.
The Z̄asiz̄ula Holt is overseen by Potentate Krynx Wald Neoptos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 57% of the population self-report as devout. The Z̄asiz̄ula 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 Z̄asiz̄ula Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 23. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 23 means there are 23 locations within the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt is rated I1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Z̄asiz̄ula Holt are expected to return above capitol at low risk.
History
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