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... and hall came alive with movement. Servants bustled forward, announcing the start of the gift-giving ceremony. One by one, nobles, dignitaries, and visitors stepped forward, their offerings reflecting their status and aspirations.
The first to present a gift was a venerable elder, his long robes embroidered with shimmering talismans. He held out a lacquered box containing a jade charm etched with intricate runes.
"This is the Jade of Repose," he intoned solemnly. "It will shield ...
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