Zíhwdikzù Holt

Zíhwdikzù Holt

Zíhwdikzù Holt
Example holt terrain
Area16491 km2 (10249 mi2)
Average Yearly Temp14°C (57°F)
Average Elevation2741 m (8992 ft)
Average Yearly Precipitation153 cm/y (60 in/y)
Population1327522
Rural Pop1253316
Urban Pop74206
MDI1
Naming
Native nameZíhwdikzù Holt
Pronunciation/zɪ̞w/ /ˈdikzʊ/
Direct Translation[luggage; baggage] [stiff; stubborn; tight; narrow]
TranslationSlimpack Holt

The Zíhwdikzù Holt (/zɪ̞w/ /ˈdikzʊ/ Slimpack [luggage; baggage] [stiff; stubborn; tight; narrow]) is a temperate holt on the coast of the Farmbasin region. Zíhwdikzù Holt is a relatively typical holt for Farmbasin, as well as Eyom as a whole.

Climate

The Zíhwdikzù Holt has a yearly average temperature of 14°C (57°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a warm 28°C (82°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a freezing 0°C (32°F). The Zíhwdikzù Holt receives an average of 153 cm/y (60 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of snow during the pleasantly short winter months. The Zíhwdikzù Holt covers an area of nearly 16491 km2 (10249 mi2), and an average elevation of 2741 m (8992 ft) above sea level.

Flora and Fauna

The Zíhwdikzù 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 well below average for a temperate holt. The keystone species of Zíhwdikzù Holt are as follows:



Monstrous Creatures

The Zíhwdikzù Holt has an MDI of 1, which is nominally safer than the Homeland. The Zíhwdikzù 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 Zíhwdikzù 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 Zíhwdikzù Holt is home to 1327522 people. They break down into the following demographics: 55% Wood Elves, 22% Iron Elves, 8% Gnolls, 7% Kivu, 6% Imperial, and ~2% Other.

The Zíhwdikzù Holt is's peoples are culturally Wood Elven, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include personal development and limit-pushing and submission to lawful authority, as well as a unique food festival and a theater festival.

Wood Elf

The Wood Elf subculture native to the Zíhwdikzù 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 worn weapons, tools or trade implements and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on exploring the unknown and discovering secrets and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Iron Elf

The Iron Elf subculture native to the Zíhwdikzù 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 culturally-significant jewelry or accessories and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on subtlety and indirectness of action and seeking fortune in new places or new roles.

Gnoll

The Gnoll subculture native to the Zíhwdikzù 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 significant scent or perfume uses and base their sence of individual idenity on ethnic membership. They also place greater cultural emphasus on ethnic purity of blood and culture and filial devotion to family and parents.

Kivu

The Kivu subculture native to the Zíhwdikzù 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 intricate hair styles or braiding and base their sence of individual idenity on professional guild or trade-specific group. They also place greater cultural emphasus on piety and devotion to the gods and loyalty to one’s friends, family, and own.

Imperial

The Imperial subculture native to the Zíhwdikzù 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 socially-meaningful animal motif items and base their sence of individual idenity on far-flung clans of affiliated families. They also place greater cultural emphasus on submission to lawful authority and subtlety and indirectness of action.

Local Religion

The Zíhwdikzù Holt is overseen by Potentate Khaglo Eoghalaukos Phintos, a god serving within Way of Ashlin, the region's principal religion. Approximately 15% of the population self-report as devout. The Zíhwdikzù 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

Zíhwdikzù Holt has its economic roots in Farmbasin's export of Slaves, but has developed its own education industry, which has a marked impact on the local regional economy.

The Zíhwdikzù Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 21. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 21 means there are 21 locations within the Zíhwdikzù Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..

As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zíhwdikzù Holt is rated I2 by Eyoms banks. Business ventures within the Zíhwdikzù Holt are expected to return above capitol with some volatility.



History

History

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