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kismet_s_guide_to_the_setting_of_sundering_shadows [2023/05/10 21:12]
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kismet_s_guide_to_the_setting_of_sundering_shadows [2023/09/29 00:28]
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| === The Silence, 737 SG === | === The Silence, 737 SG === |
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| [[kismet|Kismet]], ancient goddess of knowledge, breaks free of her imprisonment in the Shadow Gate, and in her rage throws all other deities down to earth. The deities, stripped of their divinity, gather their faithful and many battles are fought. The old gods die or disappear, giving rise to [[pantheon|the current pantheon]]. It is known as the Silence, for during this time all prayers go unanswered, and the clerics of the realm have no power. | [[kismet|Kismet]], ancient goddess of knowledge, breaks free of her imprisonment in the Shadow Gate, and in her rage throws all other deities down to earth. The deities, stripped of their divinity, gather their faithful and many battles are fought. [[The old gods]] die or disappear, giving rise to [[pantheon|the current pantheon]]. It is known as the Silence, for during this time all prayers go unanswered, and the clerics of the realm have no power. |
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| === The Second Elemental Storm, 738 SG === | === The Second Elemental Storm, 738 SG === |
| ===== Races and racism ===== | ===== Races and racism ===== |
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| 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. |
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| 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. | 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. |
