Features of Garret

Despite my eagerness to recite countless tales of adventure and splendor, it is imperative that I give each and every one of you readers a short geography lesson.

Garret is a world comprised of five continents:

• Sakkaku
  
• Delmin
• Fintaar
• Crestin
  
• Zhet

Sakkaku (Sa-kah-koo) is the diverse land where most gifted people live. The whole continent is split into three roughly equal countries. In ancient times there were two countries, ruled by two tribes which constantly fought against each other. But a quarter shy of a millennia ago, the third country was formed.

Delmin, (Del-min) or "Delmint" as the residents so affectionately call it, is a vast kingdom divided by the cardinal rose, with one monarchy controlling each division save for the South. Though the people are different from place to place, the ideals are similar throughout the kingdom: Respect the North, Pay the South no mind, and do not accept outsiders and their technology.

Fintar (Fin-tarr) is known to all throughout the world as a no man's land where those who are exiledare sent. The only native people are barbarians. It is a vast desert, with no other information currently known.

Crestin (Crest-in) is the snow covered north pole of Garret. It is made up of twelve countries, each "Working together for a brighter tomorrow" as they say. The buildings are made of snow and ice, and everyone wears parkas all the time, creating much confusion for foreigners.

Zhet (Zhet) a mountain island that reaches the heavens, is regarded as a holy place by most everyone in the world. It is the resting place of Gods and Goddesses alike, as well as the beginning and end of the "Awakening Pilgrimage," a journey every priest in training must undergo to achieve his title.

And it was reborn...

First things first. I need you to know this: There are two Garrets.

Why? Because around thirty years our BC, calamity ensued. A world-engulfing war broke out. Almost all living humans were killed in action, crossfire, or nuclear destruction. It wasn't pretty. To put it simply, only those who were immortal are still with us today. There weren't even remains.

This handful of men and women can, and frequently do, testify that 'Ancient Garret' was "much like that boring world where the boring humans live, just a couple centuries ahead thanks to a surplus of resources."

In short, I will be divulging "Tales of Modern and Recent Garret" instead of "Tales of Ancient Garret" or even "Tales of Past, Present and Future Garret."

This is James Collette, signing off for now.

P.S. Modern Garret is roughly 2000 years after Ancient, so if you aren't into Post-Apocalyptic stories, rejoice.