African D&D Settings?

[mythusmage]

Native Americans do have their own legends about little people and fey-like creatures independently of European mythos. The pukwudgee of the Wampanoag, the nan-a-push of the Leni-Lanape and the nunnehi of the Cherokee are three examples; Northern Crown will include stats for several of them.
I'm not sure if native fairy lore influenced European folklore, since such lore was already well-established by Spenser and Shakespeare's time. My guess is that like dragons, fairy creatures fill an important niche in the ecosystem of the subconscious, and so are found across many cultures.

I was thinking of white Americans.

BTW, I am white, and I am a Native American. I was born in this land, I live in this land, and I will die in this land. Just because my ancestors didn't reach this continent until 1643 doesn't mean I'm a blinkin' immigrant.

Russel Means once said, "We didn't have a name for ourselves, until you came along. So I guess 'Indian' will have to do."

 

[JoeGKushner]

BTW, I am white, and I am a Native American. I was born in this land, I live in this land, and I will die in this land.

Don't be too sure about that last one! (Sends Canadian Ninjas of Supreme Kidnapping to take care of mythusmage and his brave boastings...)

 

[ptolemy18]

I was thinking of white Americans.

BTW, I am white, and I am a Native American. I was born in this land, I live in this land, and I will die in this land. Just because my ancestors didn't reach this continent until 1643 doesn't mean I'm a blinkin' immigrant.

Russel Means once said, "We didn't have a name for ourselves, until you came along. So I guess 'Indian' will have to do."

Obviously this doesn't apply 100%, but I prefer the quote "If they don't want to be called 'Indian', I won't call 'em 'Indian.'"

Jason

 

[Krieg]

Just because my ancestors didn't reach this continent until 1643 doesn't mean I'm a blinkin' immigrant.

A good rule of thumb...if you can't trace your ancestors to the land bridge, then you're a blinkin' immigrant. Silly newcomer trying to get into our country clubs & fraternity's. Sheesh!

Native Americans do have their own legends about little people and fey-like creatures independently of European mythos.

Hmm now you've got me thinking Halfling Wendingo. The little cannibals aren't just for Dark Sun anymore!

Obviously this doesn't apply 100%, but I prefer the quote "If they don't want to be called 'Indian', I won't call 'em 'Indian.'"

Jason

Take this for what it is worth as it is entirely anecdotal but most of the north american tribal peoples I have met (including those in my family) typically refer to themselves by tribal affiliation or failing that as Indians rather than as native americans. It's been my experience that "native american" coming into usage has more to do with modern white PC America than with the desires of the natives themselves.

Nilla Mshkwa'muga, nilla Lenawe.

 

[Kobold Avenger]

In Canada they finally used the name First Nations after going through the terms Indian, Native and Aborginal.

Indian didn't fit because there's a lot of Canadians who originated from India. Native fell out of favour because technically Canadian born in Canada is a Native. Aboriginal didn't fit because though they were in Canada before anyone else, they weren't completely indigenous to Canada. So First Nations it is, because they can lay claim to be the first nations to be in Canada.

 

[mythusmage]

Speaking of Indian and Indian, you have the O'Hara family from Ireland and the Ohara family from Japan. And, yes, O'Hara have married Ohara.

Around here It's understood that if a fellow looks like he's from India, he's that kind of Indian. If a fellow looks like he's from a pre-Columbian line, he's that kind of Indian.

BTW, you do realize that if we all went back to where we came from Kenya would be crowded

 

[Krieg]

Speaking of Indian and Indian, you have the O'Hara family from Ireland and the Ohara family from Japan. And, yes, O'Hara have married Ohara.

So if the wife kept her maiden name would you have Siobhan O'Hara-Ohara or Kiko Ohara-O'Hara?

 

[mythusmage]

So if the wife kept her maiden name would you have Siobhan O'Hara-Ohara or Kiko Ohara-O'Hara?

Ah, yep.

 

[fusangite]

Obviously this doesn't apply 100%, but I prefer the quote "If they don't want to be called 'Indian', I won't call 'em 'Indian.'"

I still remember when British Columbia appointed its first Indian minister of Aboriginal Affairs. He was from the Punjab. Not to stray into discussing politics but I think there may well be a point here.

 

[coyote6]

Northern Crown -- sweet! This goes high on the "things to look for this summer" list.

Doug, is it going to use the regular d20 magic system? Any notable rules variants? What about the Five Nations?

Feel free to pimp the setting some more.