The Ye̜-hid Holt (/je̜/ /hid/ Granddaughter's [girl] [forefather]) is a subtropical holt within the wetland of the Kiteshield Peninsula region. Ye̜-hid Holt is a relatively typical holt for Kiteshield Peninsula, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Ye̜-hid Holt has a yearly average temperature of 9°C (48°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 -5°C (23°F). The Ye̜-hid Holt receives an average of 209 cm/y (82 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Ye̜-hid Holt covers an area of nearly 13282 km2 (8254 mi2), and an average elevation of 6187 m (20298 ft) above sea level.
The Ye̜-hid Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures resting somewhat below average for a subtropical holt, and a large number of different species with their population figures typically above average for a subtropical holt. The keystone species of Ye̜-hid Holt are as follows:
The Ye̜-hid 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 Ye̜-hid 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 Ye̜-hid Holt is home to 261480 people. They break down into the following demographics: 59% Gnolls, 26% Iron Elves, 7% Elf, 6% Tanuki, and ~2% Other.
The Ye̜-hid Holt is's peoples are culturally Gnollish, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include vengeance and execution of just vendettas and social progress toward some eventual utopia, as well as a unique music festival and a spring festival.
The Gnoll subculture native to the Ye̜-hid 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on dynastic lineages with cadet branches. They also place greater cultural emphasus on loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own and personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure.
The Iron Elf subculture native to the Ye̜-hid 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 piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on having or lacking noble blood. They also place greater cultural emphasus on justice and fairness between people and hardiness and endurance before woes.
The Elf subculture native to the Ye̜-hid 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on personal indulgence and luxuriant pleasure and courage and valiance in danger.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Ye̜-hid 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 role or class-specific clothing items and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders and leadership and charisma in the group.
The Ye̜-hid Holt is overseen by Potentate Ises Eógaine Aglaeanonw, a god serving within Fawresm, the region's principal religion. Approximately 28% of the population self-report as devout. The Ye̜-hid 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 Ye̜-hid Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 19. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 19 means there are 19 locations within the Ye̜-hid Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Ye̜-hid Holt is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Ye̜-hid Holt are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.
History
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