I̽sto Iyǟ Holt

I̽sto Iyǟ Holt

I̽sto Iyǟ Holt
Example holt terrain
Area17191 km2 (10684 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp7°C (44°F)
Average Elevation4865 m (15961 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation145 cm/y (57 in/y)
Population1476335
Rural Pop1463299
Urban Pop13036
MDI1
Naming
Native nameI̽sto Iyǟ Holt
Pronunciation/ˈi̽sto/ /ˈijaː/
Direct Translation[intimate] [bureaucrat]
TranslationSelector's Holt

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt (/ˈi̽sto/ /ˈijaː/ Selector's [intimate] [bureaucrat]) is a temperate holt within the temperate deciduous forest of the Islestand Coast region. I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is a relatively typical holt for Islestand Coast, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt has a yearly average temperature of 7°C (44°F), with its average temperature during the summer being an icy 26°C (78°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -11°C (13°F). The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt receives an average of 145 cm/y (57 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt covers an area of nearly 17191 km2 (10684 mi2), and an average elevation of 4865 m (15961 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures typically above average for a temperate holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of I̽sto Iyǟ Holt are as follows:




Monstrous Creatures

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The I̽sto Iyǟ 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 I̽sto Iyǟ 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 I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is home to 1476335 people. They break down into the following demographics: 57% Wood Elves, 18% Wood Elves, 10% Fae, 7% Grey Elf, 6% Grey Elf, and ~2% Other.

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include honor and maintaining one’s integrity and hardiness and endurance before woes, as well as a unique sun festival and a fire festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the I̽sto Iyǟ 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 painted skin markings that sometimes change and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the I̽sto Iyǟ 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 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 loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and justice and fairness between people.

Fae

The Fae subculture native to the I̽sto Iyǟ 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and courage and valiance in danger.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the I̽sto Iyǟ 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and discipline and obedience to the law.

Grey Elf

The Grey Elf subculture native to the I̽sto Iyǟ 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on unity and elimination of group differences and raw strength and personal prowess.

Local Religion

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is overseen by Potentate Krekana Diassa Pwyda, a god serving within The Apprenticeship, the region's principal religion. Approximately 42% of the population self-report as devout. The I̽sto Iyǟ 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

I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is noteworthy for its economic independence from Islestand Coast's export of Oil. I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is particularly renound for its forestry byproducts industry. It is also has a noteworthy armor industry.

The I̽sto Iyǟ Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 33. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 33 means there are 33 locations within the I̽sto Iyǟ Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the I̽sto Iyǟ Holt is rated C2 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the I̽sto Iyǟ Holt are expected to return market rate with some volatility.



History

History

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