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2021-07-20 09:30:55➳ Pernwél
Marching towards the building ahead of me, I grumbled deeply in annoyance. The moon shone bright in the starry night sky and the rest as far as I could see in the distance, I was met with pitchblack darkness.
The river gave off the calming sound of its running water while the cold chill lapped hungrily at my face. My thick fur coat shielded me from the wind coursing through the riverlands.
Two lanterns sat at each side of the door, giving enough light to the surrounding area. I pushed open the door with brute force and sauntered forward into the large open room. A round table sat in the center, people had been arriving and taking their seats before me.
Uttering a grunt from my lips, I scraped the legs of the chair
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