[quote=FernStone] They most certainly can be xDThank you very much all that information really helps. I needed it to write the backstory for a character, and I think I can now. Looking forward to the more detailed explanations as well!Also another question coming up from character creation: appearance. Is there any typical appearance of the nations? Because obviously in our world there are certain traits common in certain places - eg blond hair and blue eyes in Norway. Also for names (first and last) were would you recommend drawing inspiration from for either Sarifen characters or Valanians? Probably a stupid question but you know... [/quote] It's no problem at all, Fern, and no these aren't stupid questions! As always, keep asking away and I'll do my best to brighten whatever you're picture you're trying to paint 8). Some Sarifens generally feature dark hair, dark eyes, and golden skin, while others, particularly some along the coastlines and territories bordering Valania possess a mixture of either dark or blonde hair and dark or blue eyes. Valanians are generally brunette or blonde haired with blue or green eyes. I'll explain more later, for now, I have to work!