About This Book (TIP)

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In the course of compiling the dark of the Inner Planes, the Editor consulted a vast number of sources. Facts were checked in the Great Library of Sigil, amid the stacks of records kept by the Fraternity of Order, and in the libraries of both Thoth and Yrrkol, powers devoted to knowledge (though gaining access to these collections are stories unto themselves, and provided many delays in this book's publication). For the most part, however, the chant in this tome comes from direct sources-folks either native to or extremely familiar with the Inner Planes. Each section detailing a different plane was written primarily by a single author most familiar with that plane. These authors were chosen on the basis of knowledge and honesty, in that order. When possible, the Editor picked a true native of the plane to write a particular section (although in some cases, no native was found, and in others no honest native was found).
Readers may notice that the point of view of some of the narrators contains slightly biased information and unfamiliar mannerisms-particularly those who're used to the cant of Sigil and the ways of the Outer Planes. On the other hand, bashers of the Inner Planes get right to the point and don't mince words. Generally, they don't speak in esoteric terms or use much slang. The folks of the Inner Planes are a straightforward bunch.