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Dictionary Imaginary Places in the 2000s
There was some demand for the notes separate from the map itself, so here they are. Poictesme, a magical kingdom located south of France, indeed so magical (and home to various potent supernatural entities, such as the Lord of Sleep and the incarnation of Misery, plus trolls and witches) that while a vassal of the king of France for many years, the more rational-minded French republicans, after some failed efforts to civilize it, have chosen to deal with it by pretending it isn’t there. The Fellowship of the Silver Stallion, the knights charged with protecting the kingdom, still exists, but it’s mostly a dining and social club nowadays. While mostly Christian, some pagan devotees of the god Janicot still exist: they mostly run herbal shops nowadays and claim that the old stories of infant sacrifice are just Christian propaganda. A dry sense of humor and agility of speech – and, occasionally, a fast pair of heels - are recommended attributes for the visitor, especially if they plan to