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You misunderstand though that is reasonable. I mean the Picts, the Cornish, the Celts, and so on. Your ancient peoples before the great cities sprang up where their huts once were.
I am, yes.
Let's see... 1930's Miṣrātah... Oh yes, heavily Italian at the time, if I recall. Really, if you're going to visit the desert, sticking as close to a port city is the best option. What sort of artefacts were you looking into?
It doesn't sound pleasant, no, but it gave me what I needed in that time. Preya is... interesting the way it draws in so many people from so many worlds. I would not say it was a mistake to fear the power of the rulers. If they can draw in apparent angels and creatures like me, gods only know what else they could manage.