Miscellaneous Notes

Below is a random spattering of various notes about the world. If you have additional questions, feel free to ask the DM.
 * 1) Most of those with any knowledge of the world are aware that other planes exist. Their dimension is generally called the fey plane, the feywilds, or "the first world." Belief in powerful godlike beings is not terribly common, but those who do believe or theorize about them tend to believe that if they do exist, they moved on to other planes by now, and no longer watch over the plane. Some have a sense of superiority, being "the first world," considering the higher plane to be less pure and more boring.
 * 2) There do exist some direct portals to the upper plane, and sometimes others travel to and from it. There exists a large, static portal in Shicksal, allowing individuals to pass through to the next plane and to the planet Monde, and the city of Schwarze Felsen. There are no static portals to lower planes due to their unstable nature, but individuals do occasionally travel there (and sometimes, even come back).
 * 3) Due to the lack of religious belief in more powerful beings, most if not all fey belong to Fey Houses. It's extremely uncommon to not be associated with a house in at least some capacity. Foreigners from other planes may find this practice unusual.
 * 4) Dragons are the stuff of legends, but are a recurring joke among many. Lesser beings do exist, generally drakes and wyverns, but are not considered true dragons, and are not nearly as powerful as dragons are said to be.
 * 5) Mundane creatures are considered generally to be in Avatar style. For example, moosedog, porcupinefrog, fishmouse. This usually shouldn't adjust a creature's stats. Players are welcome to be creative with animal companions and familiars.