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SixOfSpades · 05-23-2002, 08:13 PM

As to Yoshimo's exact race, it's a fallacy to try to equate the Forgotten Realms with historical Earth. The former is strongly based on the latter, of course, but does not have to conform to its rules. Yoshimo hails from Kara-Tur, a region roughly, but not precisely, equivalent to 14th-15th century China/Japan. The fact that Yoshimo tosses around a few Japanese phrases is simply a way to add flavor without conflicting with what we know of Kara-Tur. (As are the Asian weapons; Katana, Wakizashi, and Ninja-to. I want to make a Nunchaku (proficiency type: Flail), usuable by Thieves.)

[ 05-23-2002, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: SixOfSpades ]

05-23-2002, 08:13 PM	#19
SixOfSpades Dracolisk Join Date: September 16, 2001 Location: Bellingham, WA, USA Age: 48 Posts: 6,901	As to Yoshimo's exact race, it's a fallacy to try to equate the Forgotten Realms with historical Earth. The former is strongly based on the latter, of course, but does not have to conform to its rules. Yoshimo hails from Kara-Tur, a region roughly, but not precisely, equivalent to 14th-15th century China/Japan. The fact that Yoshimo tosses around a few Japanese phrases is simply a way to add flavor without conflicting with what we know of Kara-Tur. (As are the Asian weapons; Katana, Wakizashi, and Ninja-to. I want to make a Nunchaku (proficiency type: Flail), usuable by Thieves.) [ 05-23-2002, 08:15 PM: Message edited by: SixOfSpades ] __________________ Volothamp's Comeuppance Everything you ever needed to know about the entire Baldur's Gate series......except spoilers.