Still seen as evil by many: slavers, "evil empire," and so on. Mistrusted by many more(thanks to sinister mercantile methods; widespread …
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
…suspicion that they coerce, bribe, or deceive many rulers). POV depends on individual; many merchants will trade with someone "evil,"….
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
…but watch their backs, etc. like the proverbial hawks whilst doing so.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
Is friction between natives of Thay under Szass Tam and enclave Thayans something outsiders know? Or is that a ‘cold friction’? Thanks btw! You're very welcome! MOST outsiders wouldn't be aware of it, but astute traders and envoys (diplomats) who deal with Thayans would. But…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 26, 2017
…seeing it, and knowing how to exploit it, or knowing its shifting intrigues and intricacies, are very different things. In the Star…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 26, 2017
…Trek setting, it's no secret Klingons are warlike and aggressive, and most non-Klingons know Klingon houses have deep rivalries, but…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 26, 2017
…making practical use of that can be hard, tricky, and very dangerous. Same as with Thayans.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 26, 2017