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Dwarfs

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  Dwarfs are not uncommon in the kingdom, but they are rarely seen. Dwarfs tend to keep to themselves and rarely if ever associate with other species. They prefer to work during the night and quietly and discreetly move about the city while the other residents are sleeping. They will remain in their homes during the daylight hours, only venturing out when absolutely necessary. Many mistakenly believe this is due to an aversion to sunlight, but Dwarfs do in fact enjoy a sunny day, but must show caution as they can sunburn rather easily. While some Dwarfs have been known to have a bad temper, rarely do they enter into conflicts except with other Dwarfs. Such conflicts are rare, but can become very violent as Dwarf's can be very stubborn and will refuse to admit defeat.  Dwarf's mate for life and the average couple will have two to three children. The basic family unit may include the couple, their children, as well as the wife's parents as well as any unmarried sisters or a...

The White Wizards

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In the history of the world there have been only four White Wizards. These individuals choose to pursue a magical life, but none truly understood what was in store for them when they agreed to take the new potion and recite the spells given them. They believed it would give them power, which they all craved, but none expected the level of power that would be released. It was a time of war, deceit and great danger. In a world filled with destruction and death, these wizards raised the evil to an entirely new level. Scorius - was the first and is believed to be the most powerful. Believes himself to be the master of the other three. Marmot - Hates what he has become, so assumes everyone else hates him in return and takes vengeance on them all. Miltra - Is thought to have been a witch, but after all the centuries she is now indistinguishable from the others. She has lost her true identity and self, and she despises what she has become.  Alisma - Legend tells how Alisma was a good w...

The Forest of Memories

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The Forest of memories covers the Mount of Torkan and is a place of great beauty, power, and anger. When the wars in the east consumed the land, Alisma, one of the four White Wizards, attempted to flee to the west. As Alisma emerged from the eastern mountains he saw the beauty of Mount Torkan and for the first time in centuries felt a sense of hope. It was not to be, however, as the dark forces came to claim Alisma, to consume him within the evil he had helped to bring upon the world. Alisma, in his previous life, valued knowledge over all else. In his last moments, Alisma discharged all of his power upon Mount Torkan and its vast forests. He gave them the memories of all mankind, the history of all that was, and the ability to collect all future memories as well. There were to be no secrets from the forest, and as Alisma's soul was dragged away to damnation, he could only smile at his final creation. The forest remained silent, concealing its new powers. It watched as the people o...

Trolls

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  Trolls are some of the most misunderstood and mysterious creatures in the kingdom. There are two very distinct species of Trolls. The best known is the common ground Troll, or just a Common Troll. These Trolls can be found in almost any area of the Kingdom but are far more numerous in mountainous regions or dense forests. These Trolls are quite small, with an adult standing no more than eight inches in height. While small, these Trolls can be very aggressive, which has led to the demise of many Common Trolls. The Common Trolls can be very demanding and will defend their area with great vigor. They crave money and are not shy or in any way seclusive creatures, seeking out people to exploit. They generally live in small burrows and will often move depending on the weather and the number of people in an area. Common Trolls' primary diet consists of small rodents, insects, and vegetables. They fashion their clothes from scraps of fabric and leather collected in their territory. With ...