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	*****<br>

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	*****<br>

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	Elothean man who had been found there, dead.		Elothean man who had been found there, dead.


	The young man never said why his grandfather took the writings,		The young man never said why his grandfather took the writings,
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	of them to our library here for the facts that it may represent		of them to our library here for the facts that it may represent
	about the beginnings of our Guild.		about the beginnings of our Guild.

	-- Bard Sinoria Gludfri, 13th day of Falcon, 448 IY

	*****<br>		-- [[guild association is::Bard]] Sinoria Gludfri, 13th day of Falcon, 448 IY


	My ~~Contribution~~ to ~~the~~ ~~Bards~~ of ~~Elanthia<br>~~		<nowiki>*****</nowiki><br />

⚫	by Her Majesty's Special Scribe [[Dodely]] d'Havit
			My Contribution to the Bards of Elanthia<br />

		⚫	by Her Majesty's Special Scribe [[Dodely]] d'Havit
⚫	The 5th day of Songbird, 47 IY


		⚫	The 5th day of Songbird, 47 IY

	Before I begin, allow me to say word or two about myself.		Before I begin, allow me to say word or two about myself.
	My name is Dodely d'Havit, of the [[House of the Ivory Scroll]].		My name is Dodely d'Havit, of the [[House of the Ivory Scroll]].
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	on that unfortunate matter here.		on that unfortunate matter here.


	As I stated before, I am one of the more important advisors		As I stated before, I am one of the more important advisors
	to Her Majesty. So much so that I am currently in this		to Her Majesty. So much so that I am currently in this
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			<nowiki>*****</nowiki><br />
	*****<br>

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Several months ago these writings were brought to me by a
young Elven man who thought that I might have interest
enough to pay coin for them. According to the story he
told, many years ago his grandfather, as a young man himself,
worked for the city. At one point early in his career, he
had the rather unpleasant task of going through the effects
of bodies unclaimed by relatives or friends. Supposedly this
item was found in a dilapidated house in a rather unpleasant
part of town. It had previously been occupied by an old
Elothean man who had been found there, dead.

The young man never said why his grandfather took the writings,
nor why his family held onto them for so long. Perhaps he
didn't know. As such, I cannot confirm the content of these
writings or Master d'Havit's contribution, but I submit a copy
of them to our library here for the facts that it may represent
about the beginnings of our Guild.

-- Bard Sinoria Gludfri, 13th day of Falcon, 448 IY

***** 

My Contribution to the Bards of Elanthia 
by Her Majesty's Special Scribe Dodely d'Havit

The 5th day of Songbird, 47 IY

Before I begin, allow me to say word or two about myself.
My name is Dodely d'Havit, of the House of the Ivory Scroll.
No doubt you have heard of my illustrious family, as they are
quite prominent in the House and have been for generations.
We've oft been close advisors to the reigning Ferdahls, even
as I am at present. Our gifts of knowledge and wisdom are
unsurpassed, a fact no leader could fail to note and take
advantage of. It is only a fluke in our now-ancient history
that my family is not of the Ferdahls, but I shall not dwell
on that unfortunate matter here.

As I stated before, I am one of the more important advisors
to Her Majesty. So much so that I am currently in this
Gods-forsaken place they now call "Riverhaven" as a special
envoy of the Ferdahl. Only I have the ability to perform
this task as required by Her Majesty, so naturally, it was
I who was chosen. Although I've had to travel far away from
Court to accomplish this important assignment, I do so
willingly, as it must be done wisely. I do not relish being
away from Court for so long, but I'm sure the Ferdahl would
be loath to send someone else this far away, only to fail.

Of course, _I_ will not fail.

Having arrived this afternoon, I find that the home the
Ferdahl's Treasurer let for me here is a bit more modest than
what I am accustomed to. I suppose I shall make do -- at
least I have several servants that will tend to my basic
needs. I must say, though, that I am disappointed with
location, and I have already sent a message to Her Majesty
on the subject. I expect I'll be relocated to a more
suitable section of town soon after. A larger home would
be more fitting to one of my station, naturally. This
whole situation will definitely be addressed once I return
to Court.

My task would be difficult, if given to a lesser man than
I. But it shall not take me long to determine a suitable
location and arrange the necessary documents. After all,
my name and the name of my Ferdahl command considerable
respect, even in these lands. And it should be an honor
for those that I do business with -- after all, I am creating
history. My name will be exalted in the tales and songs of
Bards from this day forward, for I will have shaped their
destiny!

My Ferdahl, a Master Bard herself, has decided to bring all
Bards together in a sanctioned profession. May I say, this
is certainly no easy thing! The Bards themselves are a
wandering sort, and they seem a bit reluctant to be joined
together. However, I have no doubt that my excellent powers
of logic and persuasion will rectify this. If I perform this
task well, I know that Her Majesty will reward me in kind.
Most likely, the duty of being the Bard's first GuildMaster
will fall to me. After all, I am the most likely choice,
with the exception of my Ferdahl, of course. And being
Ferdahl, she obviously has not the time. I will accept this
assignment as I do all others, with the knowledge that I am
the best person for it.

I must assume because this "city" (as some choose to call it)
has been recently established, Her Majesty has decided to
make this the location of the first Hall of Bards. If it
isn't for such a momentous occasion as this, then why send
a man of my talents? To begin my task, tomorrow I go to
investigate the inhabitants and features of this place.
Luckily, the ferry captain has already warned me away from
the salt yards, so I shall not venture there. I will take
up this narration on the morrow, when I have more information
to share.

***** 

The 7th day of Songbird, 47 IY

Oh, what a wretched place this is! If it were not for my
undying loyalty to my Ferdahl, I would take the very next
ferry away from here! It is only for her that I will stay,
and continue to carry on with my duty, however ghastly it
may be. I'm sure Her Majesty had no idea what this place
was like, or she would never have sent me here!

Yesterday morning I awoke and after a less-than-suitable
break for my night's fast -- for which I had a few words
with the kitchen servant -- I started out on my survey of
this river town. Almost immediately, I was set upon by
thugs! Two females -- they barely reached the height of my
belt -- walked directly towards me. I continued walking,
sure that they would move aside, as they should. They did
not, and a moment later, they were past, and with hardly a
jostle to my person. I turned to glare my disapproval at
them -- this was no way to treat a d'Havit! -- to which they
laughed and walked quickly away. I thought naught of it
until I noticed an unusual lightness at my belt. They had
taken my purse!

I immediately ran for the nearest guard and reported the
thieves, but to no avail. Naturally they were not caught,
and all my coin was gone! I then went back to my lodgings
and sent off a dispatch to Her Majesty to tell her of this
wretched town. Of course Her Majesty's Treasurer will
send more coin. Only my aforethought has saved me in the
meantime. I had already paid in advance for my lodgings,
so I will at least have a place to stay, and food to eat.
By the time I sent the servant away with the dispatch, the
sun was beginning to set. I did not go out of the house
again that day.

This morning, after once again eating a less-than-palatable
meal, I threw the kitchen servant out of the house. I
cannot abide what is being served here as food. I can do
better myself, and so I will. After finding a small knife
from the kitchen pantry to protect against the vile
inhabitants of this town, I went out again. I first
walked to the guard tower, to ask after the thieves from
the day before. Of course, they were of no help to me.

I then proceeded to the Town's Hall. There, despite the
fact that I told them who I am, the clerks refused to talk
to me until they had served all the other people who were
milling around. The absurdity of how they do business
here appalls me. I find it amazing that they get anything
done. Once I finally was able to speak to someone, they
told me to come back tomorrow! I had waited all that
while to find that the person I needed to speak to was not
even there! Even as I stressed the urgency of my request,
I was ushered out the door, which was promptly closed and
locked in my face. The insolence!

***** 

The 10th day of Songbird, 47 IY

I have spent several days waiting at the Town's Hall so
that I may obtain a land permit, as I have found a
suitable area for a building. Suitable for the Bards,
at least, for I doubt that they will care a whit for the
time and effort I have expended for them!

I was forced to dismiss another servant today. What he
tried to pass off to me as food was no better than the
fodder that is fed to swine. As soon as I receive
the additional coin from my Ferdahl, I shall hire
suitable replacements. Surely there are servants worthy
of my station here in this Gods-forsaken place!

***** 

The 3rd day of Eagle, 47 IY

No coin has been forthcoming from my Ferdahl's Treasurer.
I do not understand this at all. I have finally received
a letter from Her Majesty praising my efforts in obtaining
the land and getting the construction started. It also
seems that the supervision of the project has been
released from my government. I don't understand why
Her Majesty has ordered this, as every day I have
personally gone to the site and supervised all details
associated with the building. Undoubtedly there are more
important details that I must attend to.

I have lost quite a bit of weight. I have no more
servants, as those who were adequate enough to serve me
left when they found that I could no longer pay them.
Obviously they have no loyalty to their superiors -- I am
far better off without them. My food has run low, and
with no funds the merchants in this town refuse me
credit. Even invoking my Ferdahl's name and authority,
they smirk and tell me to go away. I will show them!

***** 

The 20th day of Crow, 47 IY

The building is almost complete on the outside. They
would not allow me inside to see the progress there.
I am very weak these days, for some reason -- I took
to my bed as soon as I returned home. I have not heard
from my Ferdahl. I cannot understand how she could
leave me here, in this place. I have no doubt it is
the doings of the Treasurer -- he never did care for
the fact that I was of a better house than he. I shall
catch the next ferry away from this place, as I can
only assume that my task here is complete. I eagerly
await the accolades I surely will receive upon my
return home!

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	My Contribution to the Bards of Elanthia<br>		My Contribution to the Bards of Elanthia<br>
	by Her Majesty's Special Scribe Dodely d'Havit		by Her Majesty's Special Scribe [[Dodely]] d'Havit

	The 5th day of Songbird, 47 IY		The 5th day of Songbird, 47 IY

	Before I begin, allow me to say word or two about myself.		Before I begin, allow me to say word or two about myself.
	My name is Dodely d'Havit, of the House of the Ivory Scroll.		My name is Dodely d'Havit, of the [[House of the Ivory Scroll]].
	No doubt you have heard of my illustrious family, as they are		No doubt you have heard of my illustrious family, as they are
	quite prominent in the House and have been for generations.		quite prominent in the House and have been for generations.
	We've oft been close advisors to the reigning Ferdahls, even		We've oft been close advisors to the reigning [[Ferdahl\|Ferdahls]], even
	as I am at present. Our gifts of knowledge and wisdom are		as I am at present. Our gifts of knowledge and wisdom are
	unsurpassed, a fact no leader could fail to note and take		unsurpassed, a fact no leader could fail to note and take
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	As I stated before, I am one of the more important advisors		As I stated before, I am one of the more important advisors
	to Her Majesty. So much so that I am currently in this		to Her Majesty. So much so that I am currently in this
	Gods-forsaken place they now call "Riverhaven" as a special		Gods-forsaken place they now call "[[Riverhaven]]" as a special
	envoy of the Ferdahl. Only I have the ability to perform		envoy of the Ferdahl. Only I have the ability to perform
	this task as required by Her Majesty, so naturally, it was		this task as required by Her Majesty, so naturally, it was