From the introduction: Highland is designed for the rural adventurer, where characters begin in small villages or remote areas and move in towards civilization as they learn more and more about their world's past. It was designed as a version of the standard fantasy world imprinted on the American old west. The two most common starting points used are Stone Goblin and Hightown. Both places are on or near a commercial hub, but are still small enough for villagers to dream of adventure.