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This started from a story I started writing that has turned into a romance between a Taldan nobleman (son of a Baron) and a Oprak Hobgoblin sargeant (lieutenant by the time of the arrangement) who met and struck up a friendship during an international effort for a (semi-successful) assault on Tar-Baphon's tower. His father wants a trade deal with Oprak for minerals, and her superiors think it is a good way to increase the legitimacy of Oprak on the Avistatni stage.

This is such a nuanced take, and honestly refreshing to read! I love how you highlight that Golarion’s design leans toward inclusion and normalization of the "strange"—in the best way. It makes room for storytelling that’s bold, empathetic, and weirdly wonderful (Leshy-Elf hybrid? Yes please! ). You're right, too—bigotry might make for conflict, but not all conflict is good storytelling. And when the real world is already exhausting, it’s nice to have a fantasy space that lets us imagine better. Cheers to more quests, more love, and fewer Dwarves punching Elves mid-negotiation.