Editing Journey of the Strange (section)

==Species and the Old World==

The 'Old World' is human, entirely. Races other then humans are seen on occasion, but are incredibly rare. Occasionally another sentient creature will wander through, but they're usually part of a traveling carnival or freak show. Their creditials as part of a legitimate race are suspect- at best. Humans are in contact with a few other races, but they're all from places very far away that the Old World isn't colonizing. Trading partners and political rivals who's presence in day-to-day life of most humans is paltry at best. And each inhabits a continent largely it's own, with their own nations and cultures. Warring against people close to home is simply easier, so contact between races was, until very recently, a minute chance.

With the increasing ability of sea travel, and the increasing knowledge of resources away from the Old World, however, contact between races is growing rapidly. The 'New World' continent of Sojourn holds the promise of great riches for whichever nation can get their foot in first.