Of the five Lineages of the Kingdoms, perhaps none is more misunderstood than the Naga. Their serpentine tails, ancient traditions, and mastery of Alchemic Transformation have inspired countless tales of mystery, enchantment, and occasionally rather questionable romance. Most Naga would prefer that visitors simply treat them like people. Here are five things worth knowing before making their acquaintance. 1. Naga Are Not Particularly Mysterious Despite their reputation as enigmatic serpent folk, Naga are no more mysterious than Humans, Goblins, Ogres, or Elves. They have families, professions, hobbies, and the usual assortment of everyday concerns. A Naga merchant is far more likely to worry about the price of grain than the ancient secrets of the universe. 2. Naga Are Not Trying to Seduce You The persistent depiction of Naga as irresistible, dangerously seductive serpent people has caused considerable embarrassment over the centuries. Naga courtship is no more exotic than that of any ...

Visitors to the Human Kingdom will want to spend some time in its capital, appropriately named the Human Capital. Some travelers say the name lacks imagination. The Humans find this baffling. It is the capital city of the Human Kingdom, inhabited primarily by members of the Human Lineage. What, precisely, is confusing about that? Here are five attractions not to be missed. 1. The Royal Palace The Royal Palace has been home to generations of Human monarchs. Visitors from other Lineages are sometimes surprised by the Humans' enthusiasm for hereditary monarchy, particularly given their long history of disagreement over which Humans ought to inherit the throne. That ended only when the royal line was formally declared to descend from the High Paladins of the Void War. The palace itself is an impressive achievement, although Ogre visitors have complained about the ceiling heights. 2. The Human University The Human University is among the Kingdoms' distinguished institutions of highe...