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Because it's based on the Pacific Northwest, and is therefore the most awesome region in the world?

I figured that part was implied/obvious.

The similarities between the Eye of Abendego and Jupiter's Great Red Spot have been noted, and incorporated into Distant Worlds...

And I heartily encourage any adventure that ends with ".... IN SPAAAAACE!" :D

You could also use the Heretic archetype to allow you access to a domain normally not affiliated with your chosen deity. Instead of being a heretic, per se, you could consider the flavor for the archetype one of pantheism rather than specifically going against the will of your deity.

Got my schedule yesterday, woot! I was actually kind of surprised I'll be doing all Beginner Box and HQ, but that kinda sounds like fun.

I'm the same way, and it looks like some slots we'll be working HQ together. Maybe we'll have a moment to trade secrets and best practices regarding the beginner box.

What happens at Chelaxian parties .... binds your soul for 490 years.

Finally! A faction that appeals to my natural love of shiny objects and will understand my embarrassing tendency to lose knives in other peoples kidneys!