Fiction:Cosmos of Nahiarus/Quotes

Races
"The Aurelian men have such a weak constitution. You wouldn't think that we descend from a common ancestor; they can't stand our winters. Just because they can't build houses to deal with a foot of snow..."

- Tawah Sujat, Dalmric horse rancher

"I will not contend the fact that Dalmiric winters are cold. But there are reasons why Dalmiric nationals move home during the Taeleni winter. There's little point in trying to keep the valleys clear, and you would be an idiot to try to move through them."

- Meldhora Agartan, Taeleni scholar

"The funniest thing about humans? They keep contending what the greatest city in the world is. Azhnatmukand? Daune? Hunikstrone? Teosciavian? All of them have the same issues. Overpopulation, severe wealth imbalance, the list goes on. Could say the same about Elvish cities, but being an Elf..."

- Hynailphaneth Sunstride, Sarepethi noble

"Travelling the seas in these times are easier than ever. It's still risky however; twelve days at sea still poses risks such as engine failure. Oh, and the occasional sea serpent if you travel south."

- Fimhrannir Duskwind, Sarepethi sailor

"Desert nomads developed solar sails to travel through the sands faster than a steampowered boat ever will. I mean, it's nearly ten thousand miles across. You gotta be creative otherwise you'll just...die out there."

- Karebras, Mimazari civilian

"The gods made us in a way so that the few rule over the many. The many are collectively strong, but lack the will to think for themselves. The few must do the thinking for them."

- Kurosh of the Crescent Moons, Emperor of Khiyamanis

"Whoever allowed those underground mud-sniffers to take over the mountains and call themselves Gnyrm was a real idiot. Yes, we live underground and we also use mud, what's your point?"

- Athamgar Mzamaratzch, Thulazbaric soldier

"There's rumours that north of Khu, giant cats stand on two legs. Fancy that, two legs? I wonder who trained them to do that."

- Arnthur Stonescratcher, Hunnaschian dock-worker