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begins millennia ago. A single, great warrior rode at the head of the largest nomad encampment ever seen. It consisted of nearly three million men, women, and children as well as its herds of sheep and goats. This warrior had many wives and many more children, though only seven sons. When he died, after hisContinue reading “History of the Free Lands”

are a constant. Though they change from one season to the next as Terra makes her way around the sun. Those who sail the seas and spend extensive time outside have learned the dance of the celestial beings across the sky. They mark the passage of time with each of the constelations as they moveContinue reading “Heavenly Hosts of Terra”

vary throughout Terra. Each country has it’s own jokes. There are, of course, varying levels of humor. Children play pranks and practical jokes on one another. Then there is the jovial attitude of coworkers and companions. Finally there is the dirty humor. Not only are there jokes and pranks, but also comedies, satyres, and playfulContinue reading “Jokes and Humor”

while not uncommon, is not as frequent as it is in our world. Peasants seldom divorce. There are far too many challenges. Often there are children, homesteads, and other such assets to be divided. Unless one spouse or the other is violent and abusive, married couples remain together and simply look the other way onContinue reading “Divorce”

are more prominent in some countries than others. Especially in the dwarven nation of Dorath and Krezdiv. There is an engineering academy in Cynsely. It teaches both civil engineering and warfare. Some of the greatest to construct in not only Iskendurun but Krezdiv, Adamar, and Nestapor, for civil engineering. Even the dwarves send some ofContinue reading “Technology and Engineering”

can be found wherever one travels. Unfortunately, due to the conflicts across Acleron there is little time for such things at present. However, many children still play their games. The most common games are stick-ball (lacross to us), football (soccer), and barrel-ball (a variation of basketball). These are popular with children all over Terra. WhileContinue reading “Sports and Recreation”

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”