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worlds/eldar/geography/creating-a-location.md

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+# Creating a Location in Eldar
+
+Every location in Eldar must have **a surprise** — something a traveler wouldn't expect. This is the core design principle of the world.
+
+## Structure for a Location Note
+
+```markdown
+---
+type: location
+world: Eldar
+---
+
+# [Location Name]
+
+> [!info] At a Glance
+> **Type:** Forest / Village / Ruin / Crossroads / River / Hill / Other
+> **First impression:** What a traveler sees at first glance
+> **Mood:** Cozy / Ominous / Melancholy / Strange / Beautiful / Dangerous
+
+## What You See
+## The Surprise
+## The Rule
+## The Spirit or Being
+## Secrets
+## Connections
+## DM Notes
+## Hooks
+```
+
+## The Required Elements
+
+Every location must have these:
+
+| Element | Purpose |
+|---|---|
+| **What You See** | Surface-level details. Keep it brief — the surprise is underneath. |
+| **The Surprise** | The thing that isn't obvious. This is what makes the location memorable. |
+| **The Rule** | An odd custom, warning, or local rule ("don't whistle after dark") |
+| **The Spirit** | A being tied to this place, with its own goals |
+| **Secrets** | Layered — surface, hidden, buried. Each requires more effort to uncover. |
+
+## Running It at the Table
+
+1. Describe **What You See** first — let the place feel ordinary
+2. Let player curiosity or investigation reveal **The Surprise**
+3. Let **The Rule** emerge naturally (an NPC mentions it, a sign, a consequence)
+4. **The Spirit** should have its own agenda — not just waiting for the party
+5. Layer the **Secrets** — don't dump them all at once

worlds/eldar/geography/creating-a-region.md

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+# Creating a Region in Eldar
+
+Every region in Eldar should feel distinct — different spirits, different rules, different kinds of surprises.
+
+## Structure for a Region Note
+
+```markdown
+---
+type: region
+world: Eldar
+---
+
+# [Region Name]
+
+> [!info] At a Glance
+> **Type:** Forest / Moor / Valley / Coast / Mountain range / Other
+> **Mood:** The overall feeling of this region
+> **Known for:** One sentence summary
+
+## The Lay of the Land
+## What Makes This Region Different
+## Locations
+## Local Spirits & Beings
+## Customs & Warnings
+## Connections to Other Regions
+## Hooks
+```
+
+## What to Focus On
+
+The key question: **what flavor of magic, spirits, and surprises does this region have?**
+
+Every region should have a character. Example: *In this forest, magic is tied to memory. Everything said or done here is remembered by the trees, and the spirits react to what they've heard.*
+
+## Don't Forget
+
+- Every location within the region should have a surprise (see `[[creating-a-location]]`)
+- Add local spirits tied to the region as a whole
+- What do locals know that travelers don't?