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Old 08-04-2020, 01:51 AM   #12
coronatiger
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Trondheim, Norway
Default Re: GURPS Navigation (Land) and Terrain

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Originally Posted by Say, it isn't that bad! View Post
The medieval fantasy depiction of dense forests surrounding isolated villages was not actually typical, or so I've heard from people who I hope are more knowledgeable on the subject. ;)
In medieval Norway, "everyone" lived along the coast and traveled by boat if they wanted to get anywhere. Going from one village to a neighboring one would just as likely include sailing down one fjord and up the next, as going cross-country through forested wilderness.
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