The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt (/lu̹ˈsilɑ/ Vûhisiruspact [Proper Noun (name of person)] [faith]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Thousand Plantations region. Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt is a relatively typical holt for Thousand Plantations, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt has a yearly average temperature of 15°C (59°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a pleasant 23°C (73°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a cold 6°C (42°F). The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt receives an average of 142 cm/y (55 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt covers an area of nearly 12665 km2 (7871 mi2), and an average elevation of 6575 m (-21378 ft) above sea level.
The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt is home to a modest number of species with their population figures well above 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 Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt are as follows:
The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Vûhi Lu̹silâ 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 Vûhi Lu̹silâ 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 Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt is home to 1478401 people. They break down into the following demographics: 65% Wood Elves, 20% Hobgoblins, 5% Kivu, 5% Grey Elf, 3% Elf, and ~2% Other.
The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include justice and fairness between people and aesthetic beauty in material goods and architecture, as well as a unique harvest festival and a harvest festival.
The Wood Elf subculture native to the Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 raw strength and personal prowess and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.
The Hobgoblin subculture native to the Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt are noticably either short and stocky or tall and slender. 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 religious factions or faith alliances. They also place greater cultural emphasus on remembrance of the past and memorializing history and membership in an elite bloodline or caste.
The Kivu subculture native to the Vûhi Lu̹silâ 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on extended family out to cousins and like kin. They also place greater cultural emphasus on harmony with nature and existing life and justice and fairness between people.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Vûhi Lu̹silâ 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 trade guilds specific to particular roles. They also place greater cultural emphasus on scheming subtly against enemies or rivals and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes.
The Elf subculture native to the Vûhi Lu̹silâ 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 lineages based on ancient hero-ancestors. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and zealous guardianship of their own land or holy sit.
The Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt is overseen by Potentate Shumes Æþelecto Goibhint, a god serving within Tol's Children, the region's principal religion. Approximately 47% of the population self-report as devout. The Vûhi Lu̹silâ 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 Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 42. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 42 means there are 42 locations within the Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt is rated C1 by Eyom’s banks. Business ventures within the Vûhi Lu̹silâ Holt are expected to return market rate at the lowest risk.
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