The Rakè-one Holt (/ˈrakè/ /ˈone/ Produce [mobile; portable] [carrot]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Indigoplains region. Rakè-one Holt is a relatively typical holt for Indigoplains, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Rakè-one Holt has a yearly average temperature of 24°C (75°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 29°C (84°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Rakè-one Holt receives an average of 78 cm/y (30 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Rakè-one Holt covers an area of nearly 6530 km2 (4058 mi2), and an average elevation of 4253 m (13953 ft) above sea level.
The Rakè-one Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures matching the average for a subtropical holt, and the average number of species with their population figures well above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Rakè-one Holt are as follows:
The Rakè-one 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 Rakè-one 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 Rakè-one Holt is home to 147570 people. They break down into the following demographics: 69% Tanuki, 16% Iron Elves, 6% Imperial, 5% Kobold, 2% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Rakè-one Holt is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and ascetic unworldliness and pious poverty, as well as a unique rain festival and a comedy festival.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Rakè-one Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sharing wealth and goods with others and discipline and obedience to the law.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Rakè-one Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and cunning and the ability to trick others.
The Imperial subculture native to the Rakè-one Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 submission to lawful authority and purging evil and expelling the wicked.
The Kobold subculture native to the Rakè-one Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and personal development and limit-pushing.
The Quenn subculture native to the Rakè-one Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on conquest and domination of others and subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Rakè-one Holt is overseen by Potentate Earis Ethenn Aineiapus, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 29% of the population self-report as devout. The Rakè-one 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 Rakè-one Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 15. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 15 means there are 15 locations within the Rakè-one Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Rakè-one Holt is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Rakè-one Holt are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
History
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