Tarsan is a strict, patriarchal society where the husband is socially, legally, and financial responsible for his wife and all his daughters. In his house, he is the master of everyone within his walls.

Famed for her brilliant performance as the old crow woman, the vile fae that ruined the lives of five helpless woodcutters in exchange for one wish each, Tisin of Penesol’s reputation grew throughout Kormar.

The Glass Fallacy: a theory that unskilled men will overestimate their ability to perform an action, usually resulting in complete failure and humiliation. See Broken Glass Heart. — A Gathering of Useful

Knowing the right people can sometimes be more important than having the information on hand. — Saul da Grasil Linsan woke up sprawled across her narrow bed, one foot hanging off the edge and her head

Never underestimate how quickly forgiveness can be given when the only man who can save you is behind bars. — Sergan Mesar-Lavistol, Three Drops of Blood at Evening Karin groaned and leaned against the

In rural civilization, justice is a more fluid concept that frequently becomes personal. — An Exhaustive Review of Justice Systems in the Known World One of Tristoh’s men helped Karin through the bakery’s

The tradition of the bride price has not caught on among most of the more egalitarian of countries. — Richol dea Lamaster, The Tarsan Influence Karin moved stiffly as she came around the corner toward

The best and worst ideas are made at the bottom of a bottle. — Kormar Proverb Karin sat naked on her bed, her back against the headboard and her eyes focused on a spot three feet in front of her. She couldn’t

The rich are the truest evil in the world but culture acts as their armor against accountability. — The River Queen Sacrifice (Act 3, Scene 9) Karin sat down in her now customary seat at Lilard’s. After

Everyone has a touch of magic in their blood, though most are limited to only a single talent or ability. — Limitations of the Crystal Techniques A night sleeping in a comfortable bed had done wonders

The Rat Hunters were a famed band of mercenaries who traveled across the land to eliminate the worst infestations of escaped experiments and dangerous creatures. — Ralisman Dupren, The Rise of the Kormar

The fastest way to make an impression is do something so incredibly rude the audience has to struggle whether to be offended or amused. — Ragon Victor ⇐ Previous Chapter Linsan wasn’t expecting Brook to

Even in moments of intense disagreement, the clan’s unity binds tighter than anger. — Woger Desaol-Kran, Societal Norms Among the Desert Barbarians ⇐ Previous Chapter After a night of confession, Tsubàyo

It would be less painful to cut one’s throat than to press for the details of a mother’s child’s death. — A Song of Tears and Blood ⇐ Previous Chapter ”… I was so angry at Jìmo after that. It felt like

Society has a way of accepting the wayward clan who appear unexpectedly. They are given home, food, and shelter. Someone steps forward to guide them into the culture of their new clan and buffer them from

With the time and distance that separates the Doila ships, relationships are fluid until the point lovers join together on the same boat. --- Rimi of the Black Knife Across the Sun ⇐ Previous Chapter Two

The Doila are a wide-spread tribe of travelers who spend most of their lives on boats and never touching dry earth. — Bastor da Kasin, The Forgotten Tribes of Lesser Men Astol chanted as he walked along

Once society accepted that technology wasn’t just a passing fad, a new war started as different guilds attempted to control the newborn industry. — Wrench and Blood ⇐ Previous Chapter Compared to the wagon,

The blood of the desert does not come out and say what is wrong. They guide the thoughts toward it, until there is only one logical conclusion that must be taken. — Mudagre Afokanìmo ⇐ Previous Chapter

In a world of magic, where spells can alter reality itself, it is remarkable that faith burns strong in every aspect of society. It is as if the growing knowledge of man only enhances faith. — Surrendering