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* This is a magnificent 40-foot square room, brillantly lit by 3 massive crystal chandeliers.
Pillars of stone stand against dull white marble walls, supporting the ceiling.
In the center of the room, a long, heavy table stands covered with a fine white satin cloth.
The table is laden with delectable foods of every type:
roasted beast basted in a savory sauce, roots & herbs of every taste, sweet fruits & vegetables.
Places are set for each of you with fine delicate china & silver.
At each place there is a crystal goblet filled with an amber liquid
whose delicate fragrance tantalizes your senses.
At the center of the far wall, between floor-to-ceiling length mirrors, stands a massive organ.
Its pipes blare out a thunderous melody that offers in its tone greatness & despair.
Seated before the keys, its back to you
a single caped figure pounds the keys in captured ecstasy.
The figure suddenly stops & a deep silence falls over the dining hall.
The figure slowly turns toward you.*
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