Krynnspace: Peoples of Wildspace (long)

Ok, now for part 2.

Dragonhelm's excellent guide to Krynnspace should be read as well as 
this. Some of my ideas do differ a bit though.

Peoples of Krynnspace
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IEN Krynnspace Fleet
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The Imperial Elvish Navy Krynnspace Fleet is largely crewed by 
Qualinesti elves, with a smaller number of Silvanesti who fill a 
disproportionate number of the upper ranks. There are some marine 
squads drawn from the Kagonesti elves of Chislev. Elves from other 
branches of the IEN can be transfered in, but Krynnspace is not a 
popular posting. There are unconfirmed reports of another race of 
elves, the Elinesti, who are said to dwell in Realmspace itself, and 
who can take on the form of a void-swimming creature, in the same way 
that the Dargonesti and Dimernesti can assume the forms of sea 
creatures (These are an elven form of Star Selkie).

The IEN have a permanent base orbiting Chislev, and another near the 
Stellar Islands, they are rumoured to have constant patrols in the 
neighbourhood of Nezhmyth.

The Minotaur League Fleet
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Of all the nations of Krynn, the Imperial League of Minotaurs has the 
most organised fleet. They have been in space for several centuries, 
starting with converted galleys and similar craft, and, more recently, 
progressing to specialised spelljamming craft. It is thought that the 
Minotaur League has established a colony in at least one other sphere. 
(As described in Dragonhelm's guide - but I might have pushed the 
timeline back a bit).

Gnomoi and Minoi
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Although lacking the organisation of the Minotaur League, the Gnomes 
of Krynn have launched many expeditions into space (with varying 
degrees of success) over the years, to the point that they are quite 
numerous in many of the neighbouring spheres. The great majority of 
successful expeditions were Gnomoi, from Taladas. At least one Gnomoi 
Sky Citadel (a flying mountain) was lost in space, and may still be 
wandering Krynnspace (or possibly further afield). (This differs from 
Dragonhelm's guide, but I jest see the Gnomes of Taladas being more 
capable of getting into space, partly because I think they have a 
greater population).

Humanoids
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The most numerous humanoids of Krynnspace are Goblins, originally 
employed by the Minotaur League as scouts, some Krynn goblins made 
contact with their spacefaring kin, and now a number of Goblin ships 
follow trade routes through Krynnspace (either as traders or pirates). 

Dragons
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Dragonhelm's guide introduced the Dragonfleet, a spacefaring branch of 
Takhisis' dragonarmies. The most dangerous part of this fleet is its 
use of spaceflying dragons, who form a formidable contingent. The 
Dragonfleet are opposed by the Knights of Krynnspace (see Dragonhelms 
guide) who have recruited a number of younger good dragons to their 
cause. (One primary visual theme of Dragonlance is, of course, Knights 
riding Dragons and wielding Dragonlances - This just has to be 
extended into space - just look at the cover of Krynnspace itself).

Others
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Although no native lizardmen have independently gained access to 
wildspace, a number of outsider Lizardmen have attempted to uplift 
their Krynnspace cousins, with mixed success. There is at least one 
lizardman enclave on Chislev, where spacefaring lizardmen have started 
trading with a community of Bakali of that world.

A number of Aperusa clans make Krynnspace their home, most are devout 
followers of Branchala, Habbakuk or more rarely Mishakal. All Umbras 
of Krynnspace Aperusa gain their spells as a priest of their deity, 
but are still restricted to the bard memorisation limits. It is said 
that at times of direst need, the most pious Beloved Grandfather or 
Grandmothers can call upon the aid of their deity, but at a great 
sacrifice. Aperusa clans of other spheres consider Krynnspace to be 
cursed, and will never venture into it.

Relationships
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There have been minor skirmishes between the IEN and the Minotaur 
League Fleet. And the IEN keeps a very close eye on any goblin ships 
they encounter, and have a 'no tolerance' policy towards any known or 
suspected goblin pirates. There have been some significant battles 
between the IEN and the Dragonfleet, while the Knights of Krynnspace 
battle the Dragonfleet on a regular basis. There are rumours that 
elements within the Knights have been making overtures to the IEN, or 
vice versa.

-- 
Charles