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Regional Variations
Twilight Belt Settlements Tend toward full formal names in official contexts, common formal in daily use. Written: Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Spoken: Aelira Thornvale Night-Side Caves More casual, clan often implied by location rather than stated. Written: ...
Honorifics and Titles
When combined with names, titles precede the full name: Weathermaster Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Chief Engineer Korvan kin-Moto Vyraska Elder Thane kin-Babu Daemir Deepguide Luyana kin-Kivuli Ashenfall Casual with title: Weathermaster Aelira Chief Korvan El...
Honorifics and Titles
When combined with names, titles precede the full name: Weathermaster Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Chief Engineer Korvan kin-Moto Vyraska Elder Thane kin-Babu Daemir Deepguide Luyana kin-Kivuli Ashenfall Casual with title: Weathermaster Aelira Chief Korvan El...
Names in Different Media
On wind-songs (oral tradition) "Listen to the tale of Aelira of Thornvale, who tamed the great storm..." On data crystals (formal records) "Record: Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale, Weatherworker Third Class, certified Cycle 8,429..." On settlement rosters "Thornval...
Names in Different Media
On wind-songs (oral tradition) "Listen to the tale of Aelira of Thornvale, who tamed the great storm..." On data crystals (formal records) "Record: Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale, Weatherworker Third Class, certified Cycle 8,429..." On settlement rosters "Thornval...
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Using clan designation in casual conversation between friends ✅ Use personal name only: "Aelira says the storm will pass soon" ❌ Omitting clan in official documents ✅ Always use full formal: "Approved by Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale" ❌ Adding unnecessary compl...
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Using clan designation in casual conversation between friends ✅ Use personal name only: "Aelira says the storm will pass soon" ❌ Omitting clan in official documents ✅ Always use full formal: "Approved by Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale" ❌ Adding unnecessary compl...
Quick Reference Chart
Context Format Example Official ceremony Full formal Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Legal document Full formal Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Professional intro Common formal Aelira Thornvale Written letter Common formal Aelira Thornvale Daily conversat...
Quick Reference Chart
Context Format Example Official ceremony Full formal Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Legal document Full formal Aelira kin-Hanga Thornvale Professional intro Common formal Aelira Thornvale Written letter Common formal Aelira Thornvale Daily conversat...
Duskara: Echoes in the Wind
Content for Duskara: Echoes in the Wind
Introduction
A Game of Distance, Memory, and Wind
Duskara: Echoes in the Wind is a duet roleplaying game for two players. It's a story of connection stretched across impossible distances—of voices carried by storms, of lost rites rediscovered in broken journals, of memories etched into stone or light, and the...
What You Need to Play
Two players A way to record or write fragments (audio, voice notes, paper, email, shared doc) Six-sided dice (at least 6d6) for map generation and storm events Playing cards for optional prompts A printed or digital version of the game Paper and pencil for tr...
Play Duration
A complete story typically takes 8-12 Echo Cycles (4-6 cycles per player), which can be completed in: One sitting: 2-4 hours for live play Over days/weeks: Perfect for asynchronous exchange Extended campaign: Some pairs play across months, letting real time m...
Themes
The persistence of memory Longing and legacy What it means to be known across distance Wind as voice, wind as witness The erosion and endurance of connection You don't need to play all at once. In fact, it's better if you don't.
Safety and Boundaries
Lines and Veils
Before beginning play, discuss your comfort levels. This game explores themes of loss, separation, grief, and emotional vulnerability. Use the Lines and Veils framework: Lines are hard boundaries—content you absolutely do not want in the game. If something cro...
Pause and Check-In
Either player can say "Pause" at any time to: Check if the other player is comfortable Discuss if something is approaching a Line or Veil Take a break Adjust the game's direction This is not a failure of play—it's responsible storytelling.