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How to Play TriadCity
The TriadCity Players' Guide
The Southern Third
Southerners will tell you that while
NorthEast is the Land of Individualism,
and
NorthWest the Land of Cooperation,
South is the Land of the Golden Mean. "All things in
moderation" might be their most popular motto.
For instance, Southerners are proud of their independence from common civic
affairs. The average Southerner probably couldn't tell you just
how the Third is actually governed. There are legends of a Council
which meets irregularly; but just who the Council members are and
what they do is not usually stated with precision. Most matters are
left to the routine and of course infallible judgement of the
Central Computer; and life is meant to be enjoyed.
Average Southerners' most passionate commitment is probably to
technology, the origin of general prosperity and freedom from repetitive
tasks. The Southern Third is the home of many of the great technological
innovations which have had such profound impact on society and culture
across recent generations. Many Southerners can tell you all about the
extraordinary nanotechnology powering their watches, their clothes, and
their lawns; while the latest stock quotes are the most likely subjects
of conversation in the many local smart bars.
Of course, every vibrant culture has its subcultures. The Southern
Third is famous for its many flamboyant artists, actors, and bohemians,
often concentrated in the charming and somewhat risqué neighborhood of
the Mount of Martyrs. Yet culture is a wider thing than just art, and
South is also home to TriadCity's ultra-modern Medical School; the
Museum of Technology and Society; the Zoo; and the Circus. It has the
best coffee bars in town; the best shops and stores; the best-inspected
houses of prostitution; and, reputedly, the best Gray Magicians.
Guided tours are currently being programmed. Watch for an announcement
soon.
Players' Guide TOC
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