A few more questions, this time focused on lore.

1. What sort of time period are we looking at? I notice there are black powder weapons and pirates abound. Can you name a real-world time period (1800's? 1600's?)
2. Magic is no longer rare, but it remains very powerful. Are there types of magic which are seen as evil in this setting?
3. Is magic something you are born with the talent to use, something you have to learn, or both?
4. What lies beyond the borders of the map?
5. How long has the mercenary age been at hand?