The Zow-sïwoffi Holt (/zow/ /sɪˈwoffi/ Distentpeppers [foreign] [pepper]) is a subtropical holt on the coast of the Highpeaks region. Zow-sïwoffi Holt is a relatively typical holt for Highpeaks, as well as Eyom as a whole.
The Zow-sïwoffi Holt has a yearly average temperature of 34°C (93°F), with its average temperature during the summer being a blistering 38°C (100°F) and its average temperature during the winter being a hot 31°C (87°F). The Zow-sïwoffi Holt receives an average of 67 cm/y (26 in/y) of precipitation, most of which comes in the form of rain during the spring. The Zow-sïwoffi Holt covers an area of nearly 12254 km2 (7615 mi2), and an average elevation of 17508 m (14491 ft) above sea level.
The Zow-sïwoffi Holt is home to the average number of species with their population figures typically above 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 Zow-sïwoffi Holt are as follows:
The Zow-sïwoffi Holt has an MDI of 35, as such it has been classified as Deadly by Imperial insurance adjusters. Monster insurance fees are set to deter any settlement, and bounty payouts are correspondingly lucrative. Military action to cull monster populations has been formally requested. Travel through Zow-sïwoffi Holt is not advised. If travel through the Zow-sïwoffi Holt cannot be avoided, travelers are advised to be heavily armed at all times and travel by the most expedient route and method of transportation available. Soliciting the services of local adventurers for escort purposes is highly recommended.
The most common monstrous creatures within the Zow-sïwoffi 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 Zow-sïwoffi Holt is home to 92151 people. They break down into the following demographics: 68% Tanuki, 17% Goblins, 5% Grey Elf, 6% Kobold, 2% Kobold, and ~2% Other.
The Zow-sïwoffi Holt is's peoples are culturally Z̚oman, but have their local customs and traditions. Their shared values and traditions include excellence in one’s profession or trade and personal sacrifice for one’s causes or purposes, as well as a unique food festival and a music festival.
The Tanuki subculture native to the Zow-sïwoffi Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of role or class-specific clothing items 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 subtlety and indirectness of action.
The Goblin subculture native to the Zow-sïwoffi Holt are noticably smaller and slighter than their neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of impractical or elaborate role-based clothes and base their sence of individual idenity on voluntary mutual-assistance brotherhoods. They also place greater cultural emphasus on pacifism and peaceful resolution of problems and unity and elimination of group differences.
The Grey Elf subculture native to the Zow-sïwoffi Holt are noticably same height and weight as the neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of color choices with social meaning to them and base their sence of individual idenity on astrologically-determined birth groups. They also place greater cultural emphasus on eloquence and social expertise and societal or ethnic superiority over all outsiders.
The Kobold subculture native to the Zow-sïwoffi Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki culture, they have diffrenciated themselves by adopting a tradition of piercings, whether minor or elaborate and base their sence of individual idenity on educational ties to institutions or traditions. They also place greater cultural emphasus on leadership and charisma in the group and submission to lawful authority.
The Quenn subculture native to the Zow-sïwoffi Holt are noticably much bigger and bulkier than neighbors. While they follow the broader tennents of Tanuki 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 sexual license and wantonness and conquest and domination of others.
The Zow-sïwoffi Holt is overseen by Potentate Nintuna Korawl Muirentho, a god serving within The Council of Twelve, the region's principal religion. Approximately 35% of the population self-report as devout. The Zow-sïwoffi 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 Zow-sïwoffi Holt has an Imperial Development Index of 1. For the reference of Eyom's native peoples, a IDI of 1 means there are 1 locations within the Zow-sïwoffi Holt which the Empire can securely and regularly transport materials and personnel..
As a courtesy for scholars and agents, the Zow-sïwoffi Holt is rated M2 by Eyoms banks. Consult a bank for information relating to its economy.
History
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