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The King Attends Inaugural Celebration For Governor Tanda of Minoc

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The Grotto Tavern was the location this evening for the celebration of Governor Tanda. I arrived spot on time at six bells and I was warmly greeted. Tanda offered me an ale at the large and well designed bar shortly upon entering. She has always been a rather grand hostess even when the affair is relaxed one.

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I found a cozy table soon enough with the lovely Willa of the Yew-Wood to my left, Servious to my right and Walter Tyrell across from me.  Now that was a table emitting warmth and love. Willa has been around the land of Great Lakes almost as long as I have been. She will be quick to tell you she is always “a fixture…..like the moongate at Yew. ” Everyone was jolly and drinking spirits. It is no secret Walter likes his, he brought Tanda a case of some Moonglow beverage for the tavern but I have a feeling be was taking a nip or two before he arrived.

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As the spirits flowed so did the conversation. When you have ale and several politicians in the same room no doubt politics come up. I tried to steer away from that talk as much as possible as I drank from my pewter mug and consumed the amazing Minocian lamb Tanda served. That gal is one heck of a cook not to mention gardener.  On the subject of Tanda I must comment on her appearance for this special night. She had her hair braided in two braids laced with night blooming jasmine blossoms which filled the tavern with a heavenly scent. A pink doublet made by Loving Hands topped her dark textured skirt crafted by Vasortlem.

To everyone’s shock and delight the King himself walked through the tavern doors. It is so refreshing to have a King that walks among his people.

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After everyone calmed down from the excitement of the King actually being in the tavern Tanda offered the King libations and something to nosh on. The King preferred dessert before his meal and commented on what a tasty pumpkin pie Tanda made. As the beverages flowed the conversation went from topic to topic…from the Slavers and Pirate situation to Tanda’s lovely garden and waterfall. At some point a toast was made to the King and it lifted everyone’s spirits even higher which seemed impossible.

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It rang seven bells before I knew it and one hour passed  so very quickly. I made my way to the door excusing myself as I bowed to the King. It was made clear to all I had to exit as the Shadowlord Of Cowardice was calling for me ( more like barking, this is was I call my real life dog Vivian ). No doubt the rest of the evening was a howl and memorable.

CONGRATULATONS TO TANDA AND ALL THE GOVERNORS