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the music of the esraj and the sounds of drums fill the city, and we have performers who dance on the floating plaza.'

-- Jaran, telling a newcomer about the annual Festival of Fragrance in Mistral

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`Some of the sailors nearby chuckled at the sight of the little Argonian child in red-cloaked Nibenese finery hanging onto the railing of the galleon by his arms, his feet dangling only an inch away from the floor, as he stared out over the Waterfront to the City.`
-- 'Alesander the Adoring Fan'

‘Pearl necklaces, perilously picked from our very own Lake Rumare!’

‘Get your fresh fish oil here! Fresh fish oil!’

‘Treat yourself to some tasty spadetail fillet, freshly caught from the Waterfront!’

'Alesander peeked out from his father’s cloak to ogle at some of the most fascinating items on display as they passed. Though Gramis and his bodyguards did their best to tune out the noisy peddlers, Alesander couldn’t help but listen to each one shout their wares.

– Stops and Bloodies, after the latter prepares seasoned steak with roast pepper potato and honeyed carrot