During my stay I was able to gather a few maps, which I have provided for you. The map of Obsidian is the whole world (according to the Acrialian cartographer), while the map of Kradich, a part of the Empire of Perinicus, was freshly made by a navigator that had come from that area.

I was able to compile a list of the major races, and jotted down a few notes on each. I hope to fill these in later on my return to Obsidian.

Of the Empires, there were several, Humans being the most numerous, with five. Several Elven empires also exist, along with one united Dwarven empire. A Minotaur empire also exists, but I heard nothing of any other structured racial empires.

The few tales I have included were related to me by bard's at the local taverns, and I jotted them down from memory as accurately as I could. Most of these I heard more than once, and my oath to stay away from their fine liquids during these excursions kept my mind clear. Still, I can not attest to the accuracy of the tales. Take that as you will.

An additional note on the tales, The Talespinner I mention in The Story of Tunus and Nalin is a common figure among the bards of this land, but I do not think he represents any individual, but the essence of a true bard. I have no other references to him besides the stories describing him telling stories. Unfortunately I was unable to return to the tavern to hear the completion of the bard's tale of Tunus and Nalin, so I do not have the ending to this story. Perhaps on my next journey I will be able to hear it in its entirety. I did think this was a clever way for the bard to force the customers to return the next evening, the subtle hint that if they complained loudly about it, they would look foolish.

One final note, I jotted down several other worlds that are known to me, but have no personal knowledge of. They are merely references to sources that the reader may peruse, and questions about these places are better answered by the author's of those tomes.