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makes Terra spin. And, while some countries don’t trade as much as others, there is a regular exchange of goods, services, and information across the globe. Northern Iskendurun and Southern Adamar are famous for their coffee export. Krezdiv is famous for its chocolate and magic. Dorath, home of the dwarves, is famous for its gems,Continue reading “Economy and Trade”

are the heartbeat of Terra, as every culture and country has its own folk songs. Bards are often as famous as war heroes. They have their own academy and annual copetition. Singers with stringed instruments are the most popular. Some musicians play an instrument but don’t sing. A few only sing, without instrumental accompaniment. AContinue reading “Music and Songs”

have no homeland of their own as elves and dwarves do. They live amicably among humans, elves, and dwarves. Often they take jobs as tinkers, toymakers, and jewlers, as they are ingenious and resourceful. Occasionaly they are employed as informants or thieves. Many rise through the ranks of magic-users, whether bard, mage, sorcerer, or cleric.Continue reading “Gnomes of Terra”

is an integral way of life for all Terra. It can be as broad and general as a mother teaching her daughter to cook, bake, and manage a home, to something as grandious and specific as a king hiring countless tutors to educate his son in ruling the kingdom. Farmers and tradesmen regularaly raise theirContinue reading “General Education”

are necessary for survival, of course. However, there are varying levels of such things. There is simple “peasant” fare from basic ingredients like grains, fruits, and animal products. And there is more elaborate “rich” fare where bakers and cooks spend hours, even days, working to prepare a single meal. Porridge is one of the mostContinue reading “Food and Drink”

is a vast and elaborate thing. Many kingdoms have a library within the royal palace. Iskendurun’s is one of the largest private, royal libraries. Corellon has the largest public library in all Terra. There are all manner of books in every culture. There is classic literature, modern literature, and fairytales. Books range from fiction toContinue reading “Literature in Terra”

While “art” is a terribly broad term, it is clear what art is across the world. Many of the countries of Terra encourage art in all its myriad forms. Often times, the most renown artists acquire patrons. Rich men and women favor their artists with finances, workspaces, and all means for a thriving lifestyle. Musicians,Continue reading “Art Across Terra”

These foreshortened, stocky, ingeneous, resourceful beings spend most of their time, life, and talent in the mountain ranges of Terra. The mountain nation of Dorath on Acleron is the home of these brilliant beings. They aren’t nearly as long-lived as their elven neighbors and passive enemies. However, they tend to outlive humans by several decades.Continue reading “The Dwarves of Terra”

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are an elegant and beautiful group of nations. There are several different kinds of elves. The country of Glendar is the home of the elves. The ones who were in the civil war are often refered to as high elves. Often fairer haired than most others. They live longest of all of their kind. AlsoContinue reading “The Elves of Terra”