On top of the world: the Almeri north country

“Nothing burns like the cold.” ― George R.R. Martin   Beyond the storms and the endless gray swells of the Middlesea, those who venture north will eventually be greeted by the sheer cliffs and pine-topped ridges of the Einnen coast.…

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Making waves: beyond Almeri’s coasts

“What would an ocean be without a monster lurking in the dark? It would be like sleep without dreams.” ― Werner Herzog Traveling north from Falcon’s Reach, the Tien river delta has one last outpost of civilization at Storr’s Haven.…

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Into the woods: Exploring the Arástavar

“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” ― John Muir Following the Tien up-river from Falcon’s Reach through the wooded hill country, the tree cover gets denser and denser until you find yourself in the mightiest…

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Spells in Spaaaaace!

“A little magic can take you a long way.” — Roald Dahl Wherever a sentient species explores, wherever it plants its flags, it carries its culture and traditions with it. And if your traditions include magic, it won’t be long…

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Underdeep — The world below Almeri

“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” ― Joseph Campbell   Almeri is not a large world by our mundane standards, or even by the standards of those well-traveled in the Scintilllance. But like many of…

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Familiarity breeds context

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France Fantasy literature and folklore are filled with tales of wizard’s with small companions, whispering secrets to them or spying on their enemies. And many…

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