A Player's Guide to The Heartwood

Last Updated 21 February 2000
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A quick introduction to The Heartwood, these files and some sundry observations about the customs of its people.

	CULTURE A loosely organized group of essays which portray the common point of view of various and sundry subjects. Many are told by the people of The Heartwood themselves. Included is a geopgraphy lesson, an introduction to the Noble Families, several songs and legends, an essay on current technology, and a look at how the most folks views some of their neighbors ...
	HISTORY A quiet evening of fireside tales between old friend brought together once again by chance. Their stories tell the history of The Heartwood from the Shattering War at the beginning of time to the arrival of the Great Bankorpool Empire and the annexation of the Imperial Colonies.
	CULTS A personal look at the various religions which extend across the mainland. These include, of course, the Imperial Court of the Bankorpool Empire, a review of the more common pagan religions and a warning about those who follow the darker paths.
	RELIGION A closer look at the cults of of The Heartwood, from a more scholarly point of view.
	GLOSSARY A collection of common knowledge from across The Heartwood, including a listing of critters, an over view of the Noble Families and many other facets of everyday life.
	AN ATLAS of THE HEARTWOOD Maps of the more well traveled locales and some less frequented. A Player's Map of The Heartwood Cragside and The Rock Bordertown The Frontier Keeps

Other items of interest:
An Armory of Common Horsemarks
The Banners of the Little Kingdoms
The Banners of the Minor Keeps and Household Manors