Well, I got some work done on Sand at least! Not actual story progress, but I've been trying to develop a couple characters some more. You really don't realize how long it takes to design a whole new person from the bottom up until you actually sit down and do it. I'm not even done with one town. Wehh... I think I'll keep knowledge of characters who do not directly interact with the protagonist on a cursory level. If not, I'm going to be designing characters for years! Anyhow, I'm feeling confident. I've got a pretty decent idea of how the plot will develop from here. It may seem to meander and wander from time to time, but it won't stay that way for too long.

Also, I really want to get some of these characters illustrated! The issue is either that I don't have the money, or the artist in question doesn't have time to sit down and work out a ref for a new species with me. All the sadness. I could use recommendations if anyone has some! That would be awfully cool.