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A Diversity of Houses

by S.L. Viehl



“They will arrive today,” Sorel Irea said as he

watched his ClanSister unload the last bale from the

conveyor. “We have never welcomed visitors from HouseClan

Giran before.”

“We have. You are too young to remember it.” Natala

Irea cut open the baling ties and divided the dried yiborra

into three portions before distributing it among the last

of the empty feeders. The smell of the feed grass added a

touch of sweetness to the air. “It is a cause for much

celebration. Our ClanFather must be pleased.”

Her ClanBrother’s young face lit up with happiness.

“He is, I think. He never stops smiling.”

Visitors meant the entire HouseClan would assemble and

celebrate, to make a proper welcome and to present

opportunities for strengthening ties between the Houses

through commerce and trade agreements. Unlike the Irea,

the Giran were known as a wealthy and powerful HouseClan,

with vast land holdings, many ships and much influence with

the Jorenian Ruling Council. The diversity of their Houses

might even lead to some Choices being made.
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