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[Yoho]

I read from the SoA manual that the planet you're on is called "Toril". But Tashia is mentionning "earth" in a dialogue I can't remember. In fact, I'm not even sure that the characters knows what is a planet (at least, they should know what is Faerun but nothing more than this). They also knows about "planes".

What would you suggest to replace this word ?

[alustriel]

I've always gathered that most people on Aber-Toril understand the concept of "planet". Afterall, Spelljamming ships are common visitors to Faerun. Perhaps the very uneducated do not grasp the concept, but most people would.

Is the usage of "earth" referring to earth as in "soil" or "ground"? I'm betting that's the context Arian was expecting people to use. Not "Earth" as in the planet. Although I agree with you, it should be edited to say soil, or ground, or something more appropriate for this setting.

~LA

[Althernai]

Is the usage of "earth" referring to earth as in "soil" or "ground"? I'm betting that's the context Arian was expecting people to use. Not "Earth" as in the planet. Although I agree with you, it should be edited to say soil, or ground, or something more appropriate for this setting.

~LA

If it is used as 'soil' or 'ground', then there is no need to change it - 'earth' in Faerun means the same as 'earth' in our world. For example, 'Earth Elemental' or the plane of earth.

[Yoho]

Hmm... Not sure this is the same meaning as "ground" or "soil" : it's definitly the planet earth. Look at this dialog but be careful :

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I have heard many interesting stories about the Sea of Fallen Stars. It's located far to the east from where we are now... the territories surrounding it are supposedly swarming with cities of all sizes - some even as old as the earth itself. Countless legends speak of those lands, both good and evil, with epic battles and valiant heroes around every corner. I have wanted to go there ever since I was a child running around the frozen lands of Icewind Dale...
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[alustriel]

Ah ok... You've heard the expression, "He/She's older than dirt."? She's saying that those cities are even older than the very earth beneath your feet. Somehow, unless these cities were teleported whole and intact to Toril from somewhere else, I don't get that. But there you have it.