The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt (/ljid lo˞c/ /moːgtˈsi̽nwek/ Steamship [cauldron] [ship]) is a temperate holt within the wetland of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt is the cultural homeland of the Gnollish peoples.
The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt has a yearly average temperature of 8°C (46°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing -7°C (20°F). The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt receives an average of 220 cm/y (86 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt covers an area of nearly 18660 km2 (11597 mi2), and an average elevation of 5597 m (18362 ft) above sea level.
The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above average for a temperate holt, and the average number of species with their population figures far below average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt are as follows:
The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt has an MDI of 5, which puts it into the high risk category for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are accordingly elevated, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to carry weapons on their person at all times and stick to established routes. If travel requires leaving an established route, the services of a local guide are highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek 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 Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt is home to 617917 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Gnolls, 20% Iron Elves, 8% Imperial, 5% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include submission to the collective will or culture and building things in service of their posterity, as well as a unique folk festival and a autumn festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Gnoll culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on building things in service of their posterity and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek 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 tattoos of some cultural significance and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on humanistic reason and “rational” religion and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture.
The Imperial subculture native to the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek 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 regional and province-based identity. They also place greater cultural emphasus on honesty and truthfulness in speech and sexual license and wantonness.
The Kobold subculture native to the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on courage and valiance in danger and ethnic purity of blood and culture.
The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt is overseen by Potentate Zinja Aintha Feiar, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 39% of the population self-report as devout. The Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek 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 Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 14. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 14 means there are 14 locations within the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Ljid Löchy-mōgtsi̽nwek Holt are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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