Shout out to Andrew Shields! What John has created is something magic. But Andrew’s essay (page 200) is really illuminating, even in one page.
If you’re doing a hack or a reskin, definitely heed his words.
I document what I gleaned from his essay here: https://libercacophoniae.wordpress.com/2017/01/30/blades-in-the-dark-key-themes-the-factions/
https://libercacophoniae.wordpress.com/2017/01/30/blades-in-the-dark-key-themes-the-factions/
Andrew also wrote the special content pieces (like “What is There to Eat in Duskwall?”). I love his work!
Thanks!