The Omaharu Clan
Established
Roleplay posts: 14
Registered: May 4, 2017 21:00:00 GMT -8
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Post by The Omaharu Clan on May 5, 2017 10:52:43 GMT -8
The courtyard is often silent as people and guards move respectfully from one structure to the next along terraced pavilionss and elevated wooden walkways. It is sparsely adorned by cherry trees as it is mainly an environment of stone and wood. Many of the side passages form a maze among the bases of structures... |
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12 
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Jan 14, 2018 12:56:34 GMT -8
As the Warden of Reason Ezia Chigusa was let inside along with her two trusted guards she was asked to wait at the courtyard to see the new daimyo of Tokhung. Ezia had heard the news that the old daimyo lord Nubohide had been overthrown by someone calling herself 'The Iron Crane', but whether it was out of reason or lust for power was hard to tell. And even though this was some weeks ago, the city was still scarred many places and she wondered if the anti magic stones were still active and preserved and whether the new daimyo wanted to continue the deal the old guy Nubohide had with them. "This will probably be uphill." she commented to one of her bodyguards. "Conquerors seldom understand who we are and what we do in the first place. At least I hope she knows who I am." she said with a reluctant smirk, though The Shrine of Reason and House of Reason was some of the best known institutions of Tawakoshi. Truth be told Ezia had no idea who this Iron Crane was though she was rumored to be a sorcerer that had great control over the wind. She hoped that they would come to some sort of understanding, but only time would tell. But time also made her freeze out here as the snow fell softly and she hoped the new ruler would soon show herself. Lady Sayaka Yukimoto |
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on Jan 14, 2018 13:27:49 GMT -8
Ezia was not given to wait long. The doors opened, and a woman with hair as white as snow appeared. And she seemed... young. Not a young woman, but surely too young to have the reputation she did as the Iron Crane. Her eyes were a crystal blue, and jewelry fell over her forehead. Her gaze, however, was clear and strong, wintry as it fell onto Ezia. "You've traveled far. Come inside," she said, and turned to walk back into the Cerulean castle with a whisper of her dark blue kimono. Another woman in dark green armor was nearby, and eyed Ezia before falling into step behind the representatives from the House of Reason. They were brought into a room, where servants poured hot tea for them. There was no pomp and circumstance, no thrones to marvel at, no incredible line of servants and subjects. Instead, the Iron Crane simply took her seat and looked at Ezia expectantly. |
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Jan 14, 2018 14:21:23 GMT -8
Luckily the daimyo had not let Ezia wait too long, which was a pleasing start. She was indeed striking in her visage and emanated a calm and composed authority as she bid Ezia welcome. Ezia bowed to the daimyo, though no further down that she could maintain eye contact with her - if she so chose. As she entered the Cerulean castle with her bodyguards and removed her hat to unveil her obsidian colored curly hair she was surprised to see the lack of servants and expensive ornaments. "You have chosen a simple furnishing for your castle." Ezia commented in a matter-of-fact voice, though one might see a hint of approval behind her otherwise neutral comment. "I have yet to be told your real name miss 'Iron Crane'." Ezia said and with a faint smile behind her serious demeanor she usually wore on official business. She eased her slightly guarded attitude and nodded to her bodyguards to step back and would take a seat too. "Do you already know of The House of Reason and why I'm here?" she asked after having tasted the tea as she placed her hands on her lap and would pin the gaze of her dark brown eyes to the daimyo. |
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on Jan 14, 2018 14:37:07 GMT -8
"I can appreciate art and culture as anyone can, but what was inside this castle before was stained by the Omaharu," the Iron Crane said in response to Ezia's observations. Sayaka's cool blue eyes stayed on Ezia, briefly wandering to her compatriots before back onto the point person once more.
"My name is Sayaka Yukimoto," she told Ezia. "I know of the House of Reason, and I know why you are here." She drank the tea, to show to those sitting with her that it was not poisoned. The Iron Crane was brief and to the point, yet not entirely rude to these people she didn't know and therefore would not make the mistake of underestimating.
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Jan 14, 2018 14:52:59 GMT -8
Ezia nodded politely as she was told the name of the daimyo.
"Stained by The Omaharu..." she the words and folded her hands thinking. "Your words indicate that none of them are left alive then." Ezia said with a sharp gaze. She had met Nubohide and his wife before and knew they had a daughter too. Although she did not come to speak of such things, somewhere inside her she needed to gauge who this woman was and what her morals were. Taking over a city was one thing - but purging it was something very different.
"Then what is your answer, Sayaka-dono?" Ezia asked as she sipped her tea again. She was expecting a negative response, but the minds of most lords bound to remain skeptical until they were properly informed.
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on Jan 14, 2018 15:24:04 GMT -8
Sayaka did not back away from the cutting glare, nor did she return one, even when Ezia seemed to be asking if there were any Omaharu left.
Instead, Sayaka said nothing, as hard to pin down as the wind when she needed to be. "It has been a very busy six weeks. I have found the contract agreed upon by the House of Reason and the former Daimyo, but I am not sure that I understand it completely."
She turned her head and the jade-encompassed onna-bugeisha standing with the Iron Crane pulled a scroll from her belt and handed it to Sayaka, who in turn placed it on the table for Ezia, if she wanted to untie it's ribbon and read again.
"Did the wards on the city prevent any magic from happening within it's walls?" Sayaka asked, her quiet yet edged voice tinged with curiosity.
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Jan 15, 2018 9:49:49 GMT -8
The daimyo was silent - and though silence couldn't always be taken as consent, this was what Ezia made of it. She would however not mention it again knowing that the former daimyo was rumored not to be the the most honorable leader on earth either.
"Your people have your own way of getting by in these harsh lands and maybe it's needed. If you wish to succeed Nubohide and carry on ruling with the iron fist, who am I to judge you?" Ezia said and nodded slightly out of respect.
Ezia listened intently to Sayaka's question and recognized her own signature on the scroll. The question took a bit of explaining but Ezia was happy elaborate.
"The monks at the House of Reason channel an anti magic barrier to Tokhung that encompasses the city, but in contrary to the natural source of anti magic found at the Shrine of Reason, the channeled anti magic makes... well sort of a sphere around the city. The sphere is only a few meters wide but encapsulates the entire city. This means, that unless an enemy is right in front of your walls - and thus in range of your archers - any long range attempt of harming the city with magic attacks will be nullified." Ezia said and looked at Sayaka, hoping that she could follow her explanation.
"Thus you can use magic inside the city all you want, but..!" Ezia said and lifted her finger. "Then there's the thing about the barrier stones. You may have seen some odd stones with old writing on them fx at the gate of the castle right outside. They are focusing the anti magic we project at Tokhung and form a denser local environment where magic cannot be used inside a certain perimeter. This is very useful for checkpoints and important gates, where you wouldn't want anyone cloaking themselves for the guards or firing off powerful magic while being screened." Ezia concluded. As useful as this was, her experience was that many lords got frightened by the potency that antimagic held. In other words they were afraid that The House of Reason would betray them and strip them from any magical power if someone sought to usurp their position. Ezia was however ready to calm any doubts about that if asked.
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on Jan 19, 2018 22:38:37 GMT -8
The Iron Crane was vaguely amused by the iron fist remark from Ezia. Her pale blue eyes were steady on the woman's face, wondering if the remark had been stated to dig beneath Sayaka's skin, or to disrespect the new Daimyo, or if Ezia was simply the sort to let her mouth run away with her.
It was par for the course when it came to the reputation the House of Reason carried, Sayaka supposed.
Once more, the Iron Crane was quiet, and listened dutifully to Ezia's explanations. She nodded her head once, her white hair swaying briefly. "I see. And how does the House of Reason's use of magic make the kami react?"
Religion. Spiritualism. It was well known that the Iron Crane put great trust in a warrior nun. ... Just as it was well known that the Iron Crane had a very unique ability to control the wind and storms.
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Jan 20, 2018 2:13:48 GMT -8
Ezia rarely spoke words she hadn't thought over and neither did she enjoy disrespecting people - she was simply stating what seemed obvious from the information she was given - or lack thereof. If the Iron Queen did not want to tell her more, then maybe she had her reasons. Ezia was however always interested in learning more about her clients, but as it was not her given right to know such information, she would not press the matter further. Though this didn't mean the Iron Crane would not be listened to if she decided that Ezia's version of what had happened was not how she wanted things to appear.
"Kami..?" Ezia exclamed and frowned slightly. This was an odd question Ezia who believed and perhaps her reaction reflected her young age and relative inexperience in relation to her predecessor. "That would depend on which Kami you ask I suppose." Ezia said dismissively, thinking that such a trifle question was hardly worthy of consideration. But knowing that the daimyo wouldn't have asked it unless she felt it was important Ezia would try to explain.
"The House of Reason are free thinkers and I have heard about dozens of different kami throughout Tawakoshi but not once have they come to me and indicated that antimagic is to be prohibited or against the rules of men. To be quite frank I think the kami cares little about something like antimagic which is but a tool for us humans to use - and a tool of peace and knowledge too." she said and mused. "So what I'm getting is probably that you would have to ask your own kami whether or not this would be allowed - so in regards to that I cannot offer arguments of pros and cons. That in itself would be of disrespect to you and your kami." she concluded.
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on Jan 30, 2018 18:13:53 GMT -8
"Mm," the Iron Crane said, quiet in her countenance, as still and graceful as her namesake. She took a sip of her tea, then lifted her pale eyes to look at Ezia, a cold steel to their edges.
"I understand now. Thank you for your explanation. I would like some time to consider keeping the wards and the runes from the House of Reason," she said in a calm and collected voice, the cadence soft. "Unless, of course, you demand an answer now...?"
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Jan 30, 2018 23:36:31 GMT -8
"Of course I can give you time to think it through. I hope you will look at the offer from the House of Reason favorably." Ezia said and got up and bowed to the daimyo. "I will leave this contract here with my signature on in. If you decide to make use of our services unaltered from the previous daimyo's setup please sign this and send it to me, or let me know if we need to discuss something different." Ezia said as she stood up and bowed. "It was a pleasure." She said politely and if the daimyo had nothing further to discuss, she would leave the room followed by her guards.
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Lady Sayaka Yukimoto
Established
The Iron Crane, Daimyo of Tokhung
Roleplay posts: 27
Physical Description: The Iron Crane was blessed, or cursed, with stark white hair and pale blue eyes. There are many rumors on why this is -- her soul is pure and driven? her heart is cold as snow? But no facts. Her build is lean and sleek, a warrior's body with with a woman's gentle curves. She is of average height.
Clothes and Equipment: She usually wears pale blues and greens to accent her hair and eyes. When she is not at war or on the field, she wears a woman's traditional kimono. When she is, she dresses as a man with blue-and-white hued armor, crane wings present on her helm, and primarily wields a jumonji yari (if she ever faces combat; pictured in signature). Her ivory-handled katana is always with her but rarely used, and is rumored to be able to control the wind.
Allegiances: Clan Yukimoto, Tokhung... and now Tawakoshi (through Lord Hizashi, Regent of Tawakoshi)
Registered: Sept 19, 2017 16:17:16 GMT -8
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Post by Lady Sayaka Yukimoto on Feb 4, 2018 9:53:07 GMT -8
Sayaka nodded her head in acceptance of Ezia's patience, but did not rise when Ezia did.
Instead, her piercing blue eyes watched Ezia speak her farewells, and turn as if to leave. Sayaka's hands -- once stained with blood, forever calloused from war -- were placid around the delicate porcelain of the tea cup she held in her hand.
"Do you intend to leave Mutsonobe promptly, or will you stay and... Observe?" Sayaka was not an idiot. She knew that the rest of Tawakoshi was watching Mutsonobe with a macabre curiosity... Wondering if it would be just as "easy" to take it from the Yukimoto as it had been from the Omaharu.
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Ezia Chigusa
Established
Warden of Reason
Roleplay posts: 12
Age: 24
Physical Description: With curly black hair and a reserved - sometimes ice cold - expression she is easily recognized. While good looking, her presence carries authority from even the most seasoned leader or warrior. She is about 165 cm tall.
Clothes and Equipment: She often carries a masterwork tachi and a tanto and is always dressed in the official armor and clothing that shows her position as Warden of Reason when she's at duty. The armor is non classic Tawakoshi samurai armor and the design dates way back before the current shogunate and the metal forged comes from the mountains close to the Shrine of Reason and has vast anti magic qualities.
Allegiances: Tawakoshi
Registered: Dec 29, 2017 12:52:58 GMT -8
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Post by Ezia Chigusa on Feb 4, 2018 11:11:42 GMT -8
Ezia would stop in her tracks listening to what Sayaka asked her and then slowly turn around again to face the Iron Crane. Her face was unaltered and relatively expressionless as she spoke.
"Depends on what kind of 'stay' you will offer me?" Ezia asked curiously. There was no doubt Ezia wanted to figure out a bit more of how the rule of the new daimyo seemed to influence people here. But maybe the new Daimyo was just interested in showing off how strong she was, though that would be odd as The House of Reason had no military worthy of opposing a daimyo.
"I reserved a few days extra in the case I had to restore the power of the focusing stones, but if you only offer me a tower with a beautiful view, I have better things to do." Ezia concluded in a matter-of-fact voice. "If it included an unguided tour through the city - I might be tempted though." Ezia said with a slightly wry smile.
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