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Okay, on with the questions. The setting is a medieval Chinese village. Because of geographical setting, I'm putting my question here (since PF doesn't delve into the Orient that much).

If a stranger were to move in, would he have to purchase land? Or simply find an open spot and build a house? Would he have to meet/ask permission from anyone prior to moving in? Or would it be just show up and invite the neighbors over for a house-warming party? I need the legal answer (ie, suitable for a Reformed Demon) if at all possible.

Additionally, would there be any specific trades found in a Chinese village that wouldn't be found in a comparible European medieval village? Besides the deranged Taoist alchemist of course.

I know the primary food would be rice and the primary village-wide trade would be silk, leading to mulberry groves. What other foods/plants would be cultivated on a large scale?

Throwing in the fantasy setting, in general what races and creatures would be welcome and what races/creatures would be chased out of town? Obviously dragons would be invited over, but where would your average Orc or Ki-Lin fit into things?

Where would the burial grounds be in relation to the town? Anything spiffy, or would it be a standard graveyard?

And, any additional thoughts I haven't covered? Things that would be helpful? The PCs are going to be in this place for a long time and will be immersed in the daily lives of the villagers (hopefully will become a part of the village), so I need a setting as detailed as possible.

Natalya wrote:
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Okay, on with the questions. The setting is a medieval Chinese village. Because of geographical setting, I'm putting my question here (since PF doesn't delve into the Orient that much).

If a stranger were to move in, would he have to purchase land? Or simply find an open spot and build a house? Would he have to meet/ask permission from anyone prior to moving in? Or would it be just show up and invite the neighbors over for a house-warming party? I need the legal answer (ie, suitable for a Reformed Demon) if at all possible.

Yeah, uhm...to tell you the truth, I don't really know. I would guess it would vary from place to place though. Of course a lot depends on what period of Chinese history you were using as the basis of your setting. The Mandarins for instance would be more likely to have regulations concerning such things.

Additionally, would there be any specific trades found in a Chinese village that wouldn't be found in a comparible European medieval village? Besides the deranged Taoist alchemist of course.

The specifics rely more on local resources than anything else. There's various plants and animals which would result in different occupations, and the technology is slightly different, but that's about it.

I know the primary food would be rice and the primary village-wide trade would be silk, leading to mulberry groves. What other foods/plants would be cultivated on a large scale?

Mikans! (Known more commonly as "Mandarin Oranges.") Your best bet to find a good answer is to do some research on common food plants of China and/or flora/fauna in the region.

Throwing in the fantasy setting, in general what races and creatures would be welcome and what races/creatures would be chased out of town? Obviously dragons would be invited over, but where would your average Orc or Ki-Lin fit into things?

Ki-Lin would be highly respected. Your best bet for some quick Chinese monsters and races would be Mystic China and Rifts China 1. I'd also recommend checking out the Encyclopedia Mythica for it's various notes on monsters and creatures.

Where would the burial grounds be in relation to the town? Anything spiffy, or would it be a standard graveyard?

The only thing I know about that would be what I've seen in Tsui Hark's Vampire Hunters, where the graves were quite a ways out of town.

And, any additional thoughts I haven't covered? Things that would be helpful? The PCs are going to be in this place for a long time and will be immersed in the daily lives of the villagers (hopefully will become a part of the village), so I need a setting as detailed as possible.

Talk to Hibik if you can actually get him to reply, he's the resident Chinese expert.

Ancient Chinese (actually asians in general), Tended to be very suspiscious of any outsiders.

exsactly how friendly they are depends on the village. they may be friendly (much more common in a town that receives lots of traffic and trade). however, LIVING there...if ya wanted to build anything your gonna get mixed reactions. most people would likely be wary, the town loudmouth will be a nuciance, the more tolerant will likely just not get in your way.

They will be VERY suspicious if they have been having problems with a local demon or such, of course would be accepting of any heros who manage to solve the problem...

Nekira Sudacne wrote:Ancient Chinese (actually asians in general), Tended to be very suspiscious of any outsiders.

I take it you've never actually been to Asia.

Kuseru Satsujin wrote:

Nekira Sudacne wrote:Ancient Chinese (actually asians in general), Tended to be very suspiscious of any outsiders.

I take it you've never actually been to Asia.

One read though any palladium book and I feel safe using sterotypes for the game

Nekira Sudacne wrote:

Kuseru Satsujin wrote:

Nekira Sudacne wrote:Ancient Chinese (actually asians in general), Tended to be very suspiscious of any outsiders.

I take it you've never actually been to Asia.

One read though any palladium book and I feel safe using sterotypes for the game

I don't. The quality of research on even stereotypes doesn't instill me with confidence.

Kuseru Satsujin wrote:

Nekira Sudacne wrote:

Kuseru Satsujin wrote:

Nekira Sudacne wrote:Ancient Chinese (actually asians in general), Tended to be very suspiscious of any outsiders.

I take it you've never actually been to Asia.

One read though any palladium book and I feel safe using sterotypes for the game

I don't. The quality of research on even stereotypes doesn't instill me with confidence.

Hmmm. do I wanna be me, or do I wanna be you.

*looks the ninja robot over carefully*

Naa. our heads seem to be made out of hte same hard metal, but I enjoy every minute of my short-circuted logic processors