Manifest Zone

Brandon asks:

What were the ancient religions of the Dhakaani empire (or, for that matter, the giant empire of Xen’drik)? Would they be variations on the Host and the Six, or an entirely different pantheon?

Keith gives some clarifications regarding ancient religions.

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Graham asks:

I know you mentioned that a Siberys mark would cover the whole body, but how are are the other types of marks supposed to be?

Keith argues the complexity of the mark vs. the size.

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From David Mitchell:

Hi guys just wanted to ask a question about how you guys see and use the rivalry between house phiarlan specialising in intelligence with the investigators of house Medani and how they compete with the kings lanterns the zilargo trust, the aurum etc. I love the cold war espionage plot line with the heroes working the different factions or the factions playing them but was curious to know do you have the kings lanterns subcontracting intelligence gathering through phiarlan or the twelve seeking to crush the competition. Or lanterns working with medani operatives to defeat emerald claw interests only to have them change sides another time.

Scott offers a very thorough response.

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Billy Rigby asks:

Dragonmark Houses are powerful, the 12 have a foothold on Khorvaire but who is against them? Who’s the enemy of the 12? It seems like they have no overall threat against them other than each other and other businesses. Do they have an enemy or is it a House by House basis? Is anyone trying to end the Houses and if so, why?

Wayne offers his ideas and suggestions.

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