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Prologue
The star chateau of Lady Thinia d'Or was lavish, replete with costly artwork, beautiful stained glass windows, and even a solarium through which artificial sky could be viewed, looking like a sunny day in the countryside. Some of the windows were of beautiful, pale stained glass, through which the stars themselves provided the backdrop of heavenly scenes. Others were simple ports through which the planet Benediction and its moon could be glimpsed. Still others shone with the created countryside. These grew more common the closer one got to the solarium.
The visitors were met in the docking bay, their ships or hired transport housed while they were lead into the chateau proper. The observant among them would notice something the size of a small ship and draped in a rather large tarp before they crossed the threshold into the huge chateau ship.
The elegance and artwork were nothing to scoff at. In fact, the lady had more means at her disposal than one of her station should, if the elegance and craftsmanship of her belongings was to be believed. They passed the marvelous windows, were lead down a hall of gorgeous statues and polished silver mirrors, and finally stepped into the solarium.
It was more like a greenhouse or garden, full of vital plants and piped birdsong. The chatter of small rodents could be heard on occasion. Willows and oaks spread out through the room, and it seemed to go on for as far as the eye could see, though that may very well have been some trick of the skylight. As they passed through an ivy covered archway, a young page stepped forward. His white clothing shone almost too brightly to look upon, and his hair was nearly as light. The blond child called out.
"Visitors for the Lady Thinia. Pilot Cecelia Hartell, Master Olan Ternjack, Master Targas Blackstar, Miss Eve Lopez, Doctor Elias VonSerill, and Artisan Master Mario Inez." The page stepped back, making way for the six to proceed.
Near a small pond, complete with a tiny waterfall that trickled lazily into the main body of water, was a small arrangement of chairs. Several women lounged on settees or chairs. The most beautiful chaise was unsurprisingly the seat of the most well adorned woman. Long, golden hair was styled atop her head. Where the others wore intricate powdered wigs, her hair was untouched by powder, lace, or wire, worn in a simple bun with a few flowers woven into it. The Lady's clothing was daring, as well. Her dress was simple, sleek, and the flowing fabric hugged her body in places while draping just enough to conceal modesty. The bodice did not conceal as much, hugging her torso and cut low. Her chest and shoulders were adorned with a few tiny gemstone beauty marks. Of her natural gifts, her eyes were a rather stunning shade of grass green, and her lips were full and held a ready smile. Her hands appeared soft and uncalloused.
"Welcome to my garden. I suppose you are wondering why you've been gathered here."
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Prologue
The visitors were met in the docking bay, their ships or hired transport housed while they were lead into the chateau proper. The observant among them would notice something the size of a small ship and draped in a rather large tarp before they crossed the threshold into the huge chateau ship.
The elegance and artwork were nothing to scoff at. In fact, the lady had more means at her disposal than one of her station should, if the elegance and craftsmanship of her belongings was to be believed. They passed the marvelous windows, were lead down a hall of gorgeous statues and polished silver mirrors, and finally stepped into the solarium.
It was more like a greenhouse or garden, full of vital plants and piped birdsong. The chatter of small rodents could be heard on occasion. Willows and oaks spread out through the room, and it seemed to go on for as far as the eye could see, though that may very well have been some trick of the skylight. As they passed through an ivy covered archway, a young page stepped forward. His white clothing shone almost too brightly to look upon, and his hair was nearly as light. The blond child called out.
"Visitors for the Lady Thinia. Pilot Cecelia Hartell, Master Olan Ternjack, Master Targas Blackstar, Miss Eve Lopez, Doctor Elias VonSerill, and Artisan Master Mario Inez." The page stepped back, making way for the six to proceed.
Near a small pond, complete with a tiny waterfall that trickled lazily into the main body of water, was a small arrangement of chairs. Several women lounged on settees or chairs. The most beautiful chaise was unsurprisingly the seat of the most well adorned woman. Long, golden hair was styled atop her head. Where the others wore intricate powdered wigs, her hair was untouched by powder, lace, or wire, worn in a simple bun with a few flowers woven into it. The Lady's clothing was daring, as well. Her dress was simple, sleek, and the flowing fabric hugged her body in places while draping just enough to conceal modesty. The bodice did not conceal as much, hugging her torso and cut low. Her chest and shoulders were adorned with a few tiny gemstone beauty marks. Of her natural gifts, her eyes were a rather stunning shade of grass green, and her lips were full and held a ready smile. Her hands appeared soft and uncalloused.
"Welcome to my garden. I suppose you are wondering why you've been gathered here."
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