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Parchment and Quill Bookstore - Opening the Doors... And Who Knows What Else

Posted June 14, 2021, 3:58 p.m. by Civilian Karilan Massat (Owner - Parchment and Quill Bookstore) (James Sinclair)

The event had been planned well. A few dignitaries were even in attendance. The pomp and circumstance was, however, kept to a minimum at the owner’s request. Some music and a short speech from a tall, slender, hairless man was all that preceded the wood and brass and etched glass windowed doors from opening.

Inside was an actual book store. Tall shelves and multiple tables held bound literary works in a multitude of languages and on a truly astonishing number of topics. A large spiral staircase was set in the far back corners of the main room, and those led to the second floor and the jewel of the establishment… the Rare Book Section… visible from the first floor as it ran the perimeter of the floor below. Here, stasis fields, humidity and temperature controlled cases held antique and rare specimens of works from an array of civilizations. First Editions, banned titles, one-of-a-kind prints graced the cases, drawers, and alcoves all sat for ease of viewing… but not contact. A robust and state-of-the-art security system kept the tomes and treasures safe.

Standing off to the side, the attractive man who spoke outside and then beckoned everyone in stood watching the invitees wander and look on the day before the general public would have access.

Karilan Massat, Proprietor


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