[@Polybius] I can't take any of the credit. It's been a joint effort, all along. The excellent cast, balanced both in personality as well as capability, a GM who understands the need for individual creativity and freedom, and a world that is enough flesh and blood to understand, but enough mystery and intrigue to be malleable. 

I'm very impressed with not only the subject matter, but the concept of the "dying world". Always have been fascinated by that. I've long been tired of the "young world" high fantasy trope. In fact, if you'd like, I have my own "dying world" concept in my Pens and Swords thread, that I think you would not only enjoy exploring, but could even provide new and intelligent insight on. Frankly, I've hit a wall with it anyway.