The following is a sample of one geographical location in the world of mortals simply called the Known World. I wanted to release some teasers to the book so enjoy.
Atanastan
Not only is this soggy land filled with unwashed humans and nasty demons, but furry, upright creatures wander the swamp as well. Twice as tall as atan rats, these creatures, which some locals call Baaistru, seem to have social skills and can use tools. You can find their many nests near Seer Lake. Some humans here use them for pets or guardians. I do not recommend them for eating, as their cooked flesh is rancid in odor and lacking in taste. Another creature of note is a malevolent spirit that haunts the swamp—the Laaistru.
In Naalgrom’s far western corner, where few sane men travel, is the cold, boggy land of Atanastan. Most of the area is wet marshlands with swamps, bogs, rivers, and lakes flowing around twisted, sagging trees and long, spear-tipped reeds. The temperature gets hot for a few moons during the summer, but shrouds up in a cold fog for most of the year. Sleet and hail are common in winter.
Seer Lake is a pilgrimage point for all races, as its waters bring visions to oracles and priests. Next to this holy lake is the human city of Atan, a thriving metropolis filled with cutthroats, pirates, and shady merchants.
Most Atanastan humans are short, light-skinned, and civilized. They live off their wits and cunning. Dark curly hair and bright blue eyes set off their round features. A few cannibalistic human tribes live on the land along the coast and rivers, cooking their civilized brethren in their dinner stews.
No gods claim this region, though many have tried, and their ruined temples attest to their fleeting influence. The locals claim that a demon host called the Laaistru haunts this land, possessing the local tribes and anyone who wanders too far into the swamps.
"The beatings will continue until moral improves!"
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Lands of the Known World
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Posted - 03/15/2007 : 12:51:03 PM
