[ WP ] Describe a fantasy world devoid of the usual stereotypes : where dwarves do n't live underground , orcs and ogres are not savage brutes and dragons are neither dumb beasts nor hyperintelligent ancient beings .

This is a message to all future adventurers who dare to enter the realm of Wyvanheart. While our lairs will always be bountiful with treasures, our dungeons always full of menacing minions, and our quests always of lighthearted moral messages about friendship and courage, our people will not always follow to the stereotypes you place on them. It has come to the attention of the Wyvanheart kings and queens that their subjects suffer constant harassment and discrimination from the visiting heroes and to amend this, ordered the Progressive Fantasy-Folk Education act to ensure no one is hurt in the way of fun and games. 
 
 Here we will explain the stereotypes placed on several races of our world, the actual truth, and what you can do to help stop their discrimination and mend relationships. 
 
 The dwarves as you call them are often depicted as drunk underground miners with a quick temper and sharp tongue. These lies are more than false. The dwarves are not a race but are actually ordinary people with the medical condition of dwarfism. Yes, even in Wyvanheart, folks can still be little people. While some work in underground mining systems due to their size, they do not live underground! Nor do they live in giant mushrooms either! They, like you, have a house they commute daily from. Due to discriminations, many dwarves are barred from other higher up jobs and are forced to be employed in dangerous hard labor. Their habit of drinking excessively is due to heavy alcoholism brought on by their poor quality jobs and living conditions. Their anger and slang are also justified by these means. 
 
 Dwarves are tired of always having to be the mechanic or wise-cracking comedian of every adventure group. They want to be seen as honest polite individuals who happen to go through difficult times. As an activist you can sign up for groups like Dwarves Alcohol Abstinence or donate to the Wyvanheart Collage Fund for Little Folks. 
 
 The orcs as you call them, are often depicted as brute ugly savage plunderers who battle and rob anyone in sight, but did you know they are really just the sufferers of a disease? The Feverstrick swaps are home both to the peaceful tranquil race of ogres and the victims of the Valorci virus, a disease that has plagued the land for generations. This virus infects the ogres via close contact and corrupts them, covering their skin in bumps and rough patches, twisting their skeletal frame so they are forced to walk in a hobble, and damaging their brains to the point of mental retardation. Since the disease is not contagious to anyone else, the orcs are shipped out of their homeland to limit it's spread and are sent to isolated areas where they can peacefully live out the rest of their lives. 
 
 Sadly this has not stop adventurers from invading these spaces and killing off the poor creatures due to discrimination. Yes, orcs tend to be hostile to newcomers, but that is only because they fear them greatly. Some are even killing off the ogres, not caring that they are an intelligent species who only wish to live closer to nature. These murders must stop, you can help by funding bills to increase Orc habitats and towards vaccine research for the Valorci virus. 
 
 The elves are often imaged as superior peaceful beings who are both in tune with nature and advance in all magical sciences and technologies. However good stereotypes are as counterproductive as bad ones. Get this one fact straight! There is no biological difference between elves and humans! They are the same in every way except culture and location! Many studies have been done and it is truth that elves carry no advantages other than that their race started earlier in scientific progress. Many wars could have been avoided if this fact was widely known. 
 
 Today many elves still sit in higher positions of government and guilds purely out of heritage and the belief that they are superior to everyone else. This trend must stop and you can help but spreading the truth and helping other races and species gain a fair share of power. Groups like Elves for Equality are ones specifically made for elves and allies who wish to stop discrimination of all people. 
 
 Dragons do not exist! Dragons do not exist! What you interpret as dragons is actually a rare species of cave fungus that happens to be in the shape of a flying reptile. What you see as fire is really just the release of thousands of delicate spores, what you see as wings are really just the mushroom gills. The cave fungus can only grow in an cool dark environment rich with gold and jewels, disturbing this fungus by attacking it or taking said gold and jewels will only eradicate this beautiful life form. 
 
 Take action by guarding caves with said cave fungus. Even dig caves of your own and seed with gold to allow new funguses to form. Many mycologists will thank you for your help. 
 
 A reminder that thievery is not a guild or trade, it is a crime! Beware all Robin-Hood like figures, do not let a thief join your party or interact with you. They are not outlaws with a heart of gold, but bandits with no regards to the safety or health of others! Report all signs of a thieves' circle to the local guards. 
 
 Thank you for reading and may you be rich with spoils and stories from your adventures!
