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The old woman chuckled good-naturedly, patting the young Achadhiel maiden on the arm. “Well, the world you shall see in this city, young Mistress,” she replied. “But take care, Mistress Delanedra, for there be both kind and cruel, honest and deceitful in this world. A pretty young ...

Once the last of the entourage from the Citadel had crossed through the portal, the two Master Shapers sealed the magical aperture, sending a whisper of power to those nearby who were attuned to such things. The chanting of the faded to silence as the High Priestess stepped back, ending her quiet pr...

The old crone chuckled as she accepted payment for the pastry, slipping the coins into a hidden pocket within the folds of her pale pink cotton sari. The apple pastry, made by loving and skilful old hands, was indeed delicious and was flavoured with a hint of cinnamon and perhaps another spice or tw...

As the Citadel entourage arrived in the warmth of the late Tradetide, the mournful gong continued to sound, echoing its sad news through the city of Cerleann. Clerics of the Mother encircled the temple, maintaining a low, sorrowful chant, as Latheil offered prayer to the goddess from within. New arr...

As D’Trazen stepped forward, the servant woman bowed deeply and stepped back, slipping out almost unnoticed. “Oh, yes, of course,” replied Bardion, rubbing fiercely at his eyes beneath his spectacles. “At such a time as this…,” he muttered cryptically, as if quoti...

The guard’s green eyes regarded the Halfling with a mixture of amusement and surprise, as Rowan managed his way through his reply in the lyrical Adhiel tongue. While his delivery was slow, hesitant with the required thought, his pronunciation was rather commendable. Making notes on his slate, ...

The two vendors looked to one another in surprise, just as an ancient voice chuckled behind them. “O’ course apple,” the old Human woman laughed, bringing forth a selection of well-stuffed wedges of flaky pastry in a shallow basket. “The young miss has a taste for the good ol...

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Anyone planning to die in Kislovan?

Of course, some who plan to return now, may change their minds later...

Themes : learning, beauty and creativity Synopsis : Rowan seeks an education in the arts and architecture of the Adhiel and Humans. In Cerleann, he shall discover architecture, poetry, drama, music, and dance, as well as various crafts that appeal to the tastes of the Adhiel nobles. Keywords: passi...

The roadway was busy with merchants and travelers, even this late in Tradetide. New arrivals to Cerleann by land passed through a great brick arch, glazed in an intricate geometric pattern of reds and greens, and hugged by lush green vines. Here carts were checked and travelers were greeted by membe...

The blond-haired girl quickly diverted her gaze, trying to look deeply absorbed in descending the stairs with her basket. The quick flush of her cheeks betrayed her for a flicker, until her long hair fell across her face obscuring Vain’are’s view of the girl’s face. “A room o...

With the exception of the few exclusive shops that skirt the edges of the Gardens, the Market District lies to the west of the River Cerl, joined to the upper city by three impressive bridges that span the river and separated from the seashore and the bustling docks by a number of warehouses. The di...

At the heart of the Temple Enclave of K’tan, the Mother, stands the circular open-air temple. It spans approximately a dozen paces across, with plastered and painted brick columns supporting a domed roof. The columns are painted to appear as a continuation of the garden landscape, and the dome...

<Grant> Twi, I wonder if you're ready to make a Kislovan thread for the other side of the procession? <Twilight> I can be, Grant <Twilight> starting Tinally's 2nd PC this evening <Twilight> so long as my neighbours hold off on the emergencies for a bit <Grant> *nod* You build the thread, and pcs wil...

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