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The price for the elixir of gender transformation is something we discussed a lot! I initially set it much lower, but we worked together to make it something that fits in the rules of the game. My overall intent was that we create a version of HRT that is both more accessible to a layperson in the world of Golarion as well as reflecting a bit more accurately what it's like to take HRT in the real world. Love hearing your thoughts!

EVERYONE GET HYPE!!!

We are lucky to have you all in our community. Much love!

"In case the name didn't tip you off, I'm Jewish"

I legitimately cackled.

But it's truly great to see Jewish voices at Paizo being heard. It really how the Jewish trait of questioning everything is invaluable in both creating and playing TTRPGs. (I sure know it's helped me!)

On a related note, how much Jewish-inspired lore and/or monsters are in Pathfinder and Golarion? - besides Golems ;) - I'm not particularly well versed in lore, so it'd be cool to find some.

Thanks for the kind words! As far as I'm aware, there isn't much Jewish influence in Golarion. However, I wrote a character in an upcoming book who is inspired by my ancestors' stories. Can't say anything more now, but I'll mention it when the author blog for that book comes out. So stay tuned!

Love this so much!! Especially this passage:

Takulu looked over with that glint in his eye that he always got when he was nearing the heart of a lesson. “Do I? I don’t think I’ve ever heard an mbira played by itself. My grandfather built this mbira, so his hands are always next to mine when I hold it. My mother taught me how to play, so her song always harmonizes with mine. I don’t know much about bone keeping, but I imagine it must be similar. You are always carrying a little of history with you, in your music and your magic. When you stand on the shoulders of your ancestors, you can reach much greater heights than you do alone.”

Poignant and sweet, and of course Anchor is adorable and relatable.

I love how strong the voice is in this. You took the edgy and ran with it, and it really feels like reading an excerpt first-person dark fantasy novel. Awesome work!

Love love love this. Such an intimate, insider's view of a revolution.

James, the energy in this story!! Just reading it got me so hyped.

Congrats everyone!!

#TeamNigel (also #TeamBear)

I read this and teared up, then tried to go on and do something else and kept thinking about it and tearing up again. BRB just gonna keep tearing up for the rest of the afternoon. You rule.

Gorgeous story, James! I love the connection to his family, and I can't get over the detail of him leaving Kwanlai "when he was but an egg." Such a small but vivid reinforcement of his tengu-ness.

Eleanor, this is exactly what I needed and legit made me tear up. Thank you.