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Message: <blockquote data-quote="steeldragons" data-source="post: 5394258" data-attributes="member: 92511">In a previous post, steenan mentioned a really great element to a RPG he'd found wherein the book offered "sidebars" on the various character races.I really thought it was a great way to offer the detailed information that some people seem to want, while simultaneously offering the "quicky checklist/bullet points" that is all, it seems, others desire.So, I've been working on my Orea sourcebook for a while (like, the actual pages of the book, not just jotting down info) and wanted to run a few things by you.I am setting up the pages to incorporate "sidebars" of a sort. For character races, these involve 3-5 bullets of common racial attitudes, beliefs or views. For geographical/nation info they are to offer a very broad statistical info of the nations "at a glance." I am also incorporating sidebars of "Top (5 or) 10 lists" for general world facts/info AND in each geographical section a "Top 5 places for adventure in ..." for the many who've expressed an interest in Plot Hooks.SO, what I'm here for...(maybe this should just be a separate thread at this point) is to show you these "sidebars" and see if this is the kind of info you would say "Yes, this is exactly what I want/would use" or if there is different info you would want or "No, I don't care about/need any of this."So here are a few examples:For Race-----------------------------------"Tips for Play in Orea:HumansI’m Gorunduun... • My power and that of my clan is in/through our totem founder.• I do not trust magic or magic-users. Elves should be watched carefully. They are without honor, use magic and have wicked ways.•  Common is my second language. I find the Gorunduu tongue much nicer. I can not read (unless I am Falcon clan).• Strength of spirit/one’s personal honor is as important as strength of body or skill at arms. •  The ways of city-dwellers are confusing and strange.I’m Grinlian... • I come from the most prosperous and peaceful kingdom in the world.• I am not put off by other people or “civilized” races. Everyone has a skill and a worth. Let’s work together!• Magic is a fantastic and amazing thing, but it can be more than a little dangerous, can’t it?• The holy power of the gods is undeniable. • Gods save the Queen, Prince Gerren and House L’lorn.  "------------------------------------------------------------"Tips for Play in Orea:The Sylvan RacesI’m a Centaur... • The laws of the hyrd are law, indisputable. There is no greater disgrace than to be banished.• Most “Jagaws” (Two-legs) are scheming and selfish.• I carry the power of my hyrd within me and my power is in them (whomever I chose to make up my hyrd).  • I am surprised at how little physical strength the two-legged races have and may be a little embarassed by how strong they think I am.I’m a Satyr...• Hedonism is king. Where’s my drink? You gonna eat that? Hey there toots, wutcha doin’ later? • Everyone needs a good laugh every now and again. It’s good for the soul. • Halflings, Gnomes, Sprites and some humans know how to cut loose. Elves, centaurs, dwarves (and the rest of the humans) are way too serious. But dang those dwarves know how to drink!<img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> I can respect that.• I may be short but I’m feisty and enjoy a good scrap.I’m a Sprite... • Where’s the fun in that?! I’ll make some!• I feel sorry for all those guys without wings/who can’t fly. It must be hard being mortal.• Do these look like tinking bells to you? I’m NOT a pixie! I’m a SPRITE! • Just because I’m small doesn’t mean I can’t (or won’t) kick your butt."Geo-political regions--------------------- --------------"Grinlia at a glance:• Capital city: Aberol,  pop. 10,000• Ruled by: Her most gracious majesty, Queen Baradith L’Lorn (widow), the Royal House L’lorn.• Government: Feudal monoarchy• Major Cities (pop. over 10,000): Bluside, Brightmoon, Sanctum• Resources: Gold, Iron, Silver, Copper, Gemstones, Timber, Foodstuffs, Livestock, Historic and religious knowledge from the Librarium in Sanctum• Population: Human 78%, Halfling 7%, Elf 5%, Dwarf 3%, Gnome 2%, Centaur 2%, Half-Elf 1%, Half-orc 1%, Other 1%• Primary Deities: Astar, Gilea, Sylari, Celradorn, Tyris (coastal regions), Arinane (primarily in Brightmoon)"Adventure Hooks----------------Orea’s Top 5:  Places for adventure in <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />Grinlia • The Balwood: Spectres. Goblins. Dark Magics and a cunning sorceress. Need we say more?• The Morok Hills: They say some powerful evil sleeps beneath the Morok Hills. Dare you delve into the long-abadoned mines to see if they are right?• Hirial Forest: Another woodsman returned from the Windsong Forest with an obviously magical elvish artifact. The magic-shy Kantiiri elves have left their shaded realm, hunting the woodsman, to reclaim it. Why? • Talas Eoril: “The Citadel of the Sea King” awaits with mysteries  in its cobbled streets, intrigue among its age old court or take a job on one of the many trade ships leaving port for adventure on the high seas.• The Hills of Calidwyn: The Ogres and Hills Giants inhabiting the hills are restless and raiding the surrounding lands more than usual. Make your way to the Bardic College, the House of Calidwyn, in the southern hills or find some other way to soothe these savage beasts. "What do we think?Thanks in advance.--Steel Dragons</blockquote>

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