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>[LAND] Of the land, and its inhabitants.
The trader-family spoke of the few places that they have seen, and the many which they have not.
"...we all hail from the coastal trade cities, far earthward of here, " whispered the father. "I miss that place...the brine-wind, the lapping sea, the frost-season storms. They favor our kind there - those versed in measures and letters. We were..."
The mother continues. "...taking our daughter back. But beyond the cities, there is little else. Some ruins. Trade routes, now more dangerous than before."
<...SKYWARD...>
"...Snow and mountains. Cold. Trade has never taken us there, but there are warlike feifs - petty holds carved by wind and arrows. Ruins too, but only where the snow becomes glacial."
<...SEAWARD...>
"...Old land, untouched by all but the most scattered settlers. Deep plains and old woodland that eventually dips into the sea. Most of us choose not to venture too far, on account of poor trade and old rumors."
<...SUNWARD...>
"...The kingdom of the unsetting sun lies past the dawn gate. Worshipers of the first, brightest god. Look upon their bright orange flags. Look upon...the brightness of their flames."
