“ Magic is impossible except for a handful of days in the year, when those with the knowledge become hugely powerful.”
“ A culture must hide its hands in the arm of their clothing as a sign of respect and peace. When approaching somebody you show them respect by crossing your arms and hiding the hands in the shirt sleeves. Nobody worries about hidden knives and such, it is the threat of magic that this custom was created to prevent.”
“ Five stone dead beholders encased in bronze are found in nets on the side of the road.”