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 ===== Races and racism =====
-Note that Sundering Shadows still uses the term "race" from traditional D&D to distinguish between different types of creatures, but the scientific term species would be more accurate.
+Note that Sundering Shadows still uses the term "race" from traditional D&D to distinguish between different types of creatures, but the scientific term species would be more accurate: Races on Sundering Shadows refer to different intelligent species that share a set of biological attributes and characteristics, as well as a cultural bond.
 Racism abounds in the world of Sundering Shadows. Your race determines your strengths, weaknesses, and in many cases your demeanor and potential allies/enemies. Racial enmity is as old as creation, and it runs deep. Elves abhor orcs and drow, gnomes have a special hatred for goblins, and vice versa of course. Traditional fantasy tropes apply: Dwarves and elves are suspicious of each other but can collaborate, halflings have a tendency towards kindness and thievery, gnomes are mechanically inclined, orcs and goblins are savage, and trolls are generally dumb and like to hit people with clubs.