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City of Contrasts

NOTE: City of Contrasts is the opening section of the book Yndaros - the Darkest Star¸ here presented as a stand-along eBook - perfect for players who can (and are supposed to) read this section before playing¸ or for anyone wanting to get a feel for the city of Yndaros without buying the whole book.

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Had she not been so short on time she would have ordered the coachman to take the long way around¸ but the sun was already low in the sky¸ and under no circumstances was she going to miss the party over at Junia's place. All her friends would be there¸ or rather¸ all who mattered.

The carriage slowed down as they crossed the Sharp Stream¸ continuing at a gentle pace past the wooden buildings of East Yndaros. The coachman had been wise enough to choose the northernmost entrance¸ as far away as possible from the filth of the refugees. Still¸ she leaned back and kept the curtain closed. The swaying cloth offered a few glimpses of the locals¸ including a bunch of children lined up along the houses¸ their hands stretched out. With her grandmother's instructions still ringing in her ears¸ she sighed and threw them a dozen coins¸ hoping they would not kill each other over her charity.

When the horses turned onto the Boulevard¸ after passing through Old Kadizar and the Harbor District¸ she finally pulled the curtain back and leaned forward. They had to make a few stops on their way to the Temple District. The wedding preparations were well underway: cobblestones were being scrubbed¸ facades repaired and polished¸ and Duchess Esmerelda's banner was mounted on some of the buildings. Tomorrow she too would make herself presentable for the ceremony¸ but that was then. First she would have a magical night in the company of good friends¸ heightened by the dark intoxication of Krusean Berries¸ singing their thanks to the highest powers of the Eternal Night.

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