DF in Yrth

[sir_pudding]

Originally Posted by wellspring

I think gesturing vaguely towards an elaborate, well thought-out, and rich setting that you then proceed to completely ignore is VERY much in line with the style of play that DF caters to.

In that case there really isn't anything to say about it. If you are just using a setting for set dressing and completely ignoring any contradictions, then the answer to both of the OP's questions is "Doesn't matter."