Someone asked me this, and I was prepared to copy the catalog blurb when it became available as an answer, but when the catalog blurb did become available a few days later I realized how much actually got left out.
But, rather than a hokey summary, I am going to provide a non-comprehensive list of what’s in it and what’s not, because lists are always more fun.
What’s in:
- enslaved dragons
- true love (go on, say it in the Princess Bride voice, you know you want to)
- pianos, tea parties, and etiquette
- swordfights!
- magic
- sex (tastefully done)
- murder and betrayal
- the epic fantasy versions of Elizabeth and Darcy and some lines straight out of P&P
- chemical warfare / advanced weapons technology
- formal dancing
- a library
What’s not in:
- dwarves, elves, talking cats, trolls, or anything in the Monster Manual (unless you count the dragons)
- portals or portcullises
- hideous diseases
- stupid women
- children in danger
- drug abuse, midlife crises, or reckless driving
- Mr. Collins (just couldn’t make it work…)
- an escape through rat-infested sewers
- acrimonious divorce
- anyone I know
Perhaps I’ll expound upon some of these elements individually later on.
