The S̺a Lâræ Holt (/s̺a/ /ˈlɑræ/ Mintharvest [mint] [harvest]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Farmbasin region. S̺a Lâræ Holt is a relatively typical holt for Farmbasin, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The S̺a Lâræ Holt has a yearly average temperature of 17°C (62°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 25°C (77°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 9°C (48°F). The S̺a Lâræ Holt receives an average of 143 cm/y (56 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The S̺a Lâræ Holt covers an area of nearly 16699 km2 (10378 mi2), and an average elevation of 7183 m (-19383 ft) above sea level.
The S̺a Lâræ Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt, and a modest number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of S̺a Lâræ Holt are as follows:
The S̺a Lâræ 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 S̺a Lâræ 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 S̺a Lâræ Holt is home to 1949970 people. They break down into the following demographics: 63% Wood Elves, 22% Taurans, 6% Imperial, 7% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The S̺a Lâræ Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include building things in service of their posterity and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique harvest festival and a food festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the S̺a Lâræ 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 patterned hair shaving or depilation and base their sence of individual idenity on numerous castes of hereditary workers. They also place greater cultural emphasus on filial devotion to family and parents and faithfulness towards one’s chosen friends.
The Tauran subculture native to the S̺a Lâræ 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 impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on ideological groups or philosophical sects. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal development and limit-pushing and harmony with nature and existing life.
The Imperial subculture native to the S̺a Lâræ 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Tanuki subculture native to the S̺a Lâræ 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 religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on excellence in one’s profession or trade and piety and devotion to the gods.
The S̺a Lâræ Holt is overseen by Potentate Ujun Ouraidelm Prig, a god serving within Labdsism, the region's principal religion. Approximately 24% of the population self-report as devout. The S̺a Lâræ Holt is considered underserved by the divines despite shrines in all settled areas.
The S̺a Lâræ Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 8. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 8 means there are 8 locations within the S̺a Lâræ Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the S̺a Lâræ Holt is rated M1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the S̺a Lâræ Holt are not expected to return value in yearly terms.
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