The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt (/ˈfɛstve̜c/ /ˈkrotkel/ Oddfly [weird; strange; bizarre; peculiar] [fly]) is a subtropical holt within the wetland of the Gnashed Coast region. Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt is a relatively typical holt for Gnashed Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt has a yearly average temperature of 5°C (41°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 24°C (75°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a pleasant -15°C (5°F). The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt receives an average of 210 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt covers an area of nearly 9326 km2 (5796 mi2), and an average elevation of 4365 m (14320 ft) above sea level.
The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures well below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt are as follows:
The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt has an MDI of 0, as such Imperial Assets are advised to relocate to safer zones. Insurance against monster attacks is not offered. Bounties for slain monsters are not provided via any formal arrangements, though imperial agents may provide this service at their discretion. Travelers are advised to avoid the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt. If travel through the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times, and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel 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 Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt is home to 222562 people. They break down into the following demographics: 60% Gnolls, 25% Fae, 7% Kivu, 6% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include beauty and seductive charm and vengeance and execution of just vendettas, as well as a unique food festival and a relic festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and exploring the unknown and discovering secrets.
The Fae subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel 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 excellence in one’s profession or trade and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Kivu subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honor and maintaining one’s integrity and sexual license and wantonness.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel 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 color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and prosperity and accruing material wealth.
The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt is overseen by Potentate Teanke Prias Ponchusan, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 12% of the population self-report as devout. The Fëstve̜chy Krotkel 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 Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 35. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 35 means there are 35 locations within the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Fëstve̜chy Krotkel Holt are expected to return market rate with some volatility.
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