Sprucestone Holt

Sprucestone Holt

Sprucestone Holt
Example holt terrain
Area9575 km2 (5950 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp23°C (73°F)
Average Elevation5604 m (18385 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation73 cm/y (28 in/y)
Population245829
Rural Pop244507
Urban Pop1322
MDI3
Naming
Native nameSprucestone Holt
Pronunciationsprucestone /hoʊlt/
Direct Translation[Translation Unavailable]
TranslationSprucestone Holt

The Sprucestone Holt (sprucestone /hoʊlt/ Sprucestone [Translation Unavailable]) is a temperate holt on the coast of the Pressingstone region. The Sprucestone Holt is well known for being largely barren of plant life.

Climate

The Sprucestone Holt has a yearly average temperature of 23°C (73°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 27°C (80°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cool 19°C (66°F). The Sprucestone Holt receives an average of 73 cm/y (28 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Sprucestone Holt covers an area of nearly 9575 km2 (5950 mi2), and an average elevation of 5604 m (18385 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Sprucestone Holt is home to a large number of different species with their population figures well below average for a temperate holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures far below average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Sprucestone Holt are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Sprucestone Holt has an MDI of 3, the average for Eyom. Monster insurance fees are thus typical, as are bounty payouts. Travelers are advised to be armed at all times.

The most common monstrous creatures within the Sprucestone 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 Sprucestone Holt is home to 245829 people. They break down into the following demographics: 51% Iron Elves, 10% Iron Elves, 10% Goblins, 14% Iron Elves, 6% Kivu, 7% Kivu, and ~2% Other.

The Sprucestone Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include harmony with nature and existing life and individual rights and freedom of action, as well as a unique music festival and a spirit festival.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Sprucestone 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on seeking fortune in new places or new roles and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Sylvian

The Sylvian subculture native to the Sprucestone Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on hereditary loyalty to a political group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on prosperity and accruing material wealth and industry and the ability to work tirelessly.

Goblin

The Goblin subculture native to the Sprucestone Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. 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 having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and honesty and truthfulness in speech.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Sprucestone Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Iron Elf culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on cunning and the ability to trick others and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Sprucestone 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on patron-client relationships with major figures. They also place greater cultural emphasus on sexual license and wantonness and remembrance of the past and memorializing history.

Quenn

The Quenn subculture native to the Sprucestone Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. 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 extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on vengeance and execution of just vendettas and education and knowledge-seeking.

Local Religion

The Sprucestone Holt is overseen by Potentate Avsoi Gronchus Aphelm, a god serving within Macketersism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 57% of the population self-report as devout. The Sprucestone 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

Sprucestone Holt is predominantly economicly reiant on Pressingstone's export of Plant Oils, and has no outstanding industries byond what is required for its role in that process.

The Sprucestone Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 11. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 11 means there are 11 locations within the Sprucestone Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Sprucestone Holt is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Sprucestone Holt are not expected to return value in yearly terms.



History

History

Points of Interest

POI