The former Gothic Castle

The removal of the imposing regime has had varying effects on the current and former citizens.

Tamir has become more populated since Lolotte’s defeat at the hands of the Daventrian princess. The diamond trade is picking up the pace and news of Lolotte’s downfall are making travelers eager to experience to Tamir firsthand once more.

One noticeable change is the remodeling of the former Gothic castle into a hotel for travelers. Genesta restored the evil fairy’s servants, once disfigured monkey-bat hybrids, to their rightful human forms. Particularly gifted in the magical fields of transfiguration and memory alteration, Lolotte wiped their minds of their previous lives before servitude. Regardless, the former slaves are happy with their current life.

“I’m glad Lolotte has been defeated. That woman didn’t have an iota of kindness in her,” Tira, one of the former slaves said. “Even though we were supposed to be her most loyal servants, she didn’t treat us with any respect.”

Tira served as one of the throne room guards along with a bloke named Finch. This was the highest and most coveted position within the castle.

“She told us we should be lucky she chose us as her personal guards,” Finch said sardonically. “It was more like being tortured. She threatened to curse us if we even put one toe out of place. Whenever she was awake, her eyes were always on us.”

Finch and Tira do not want to want to dwell much on their time under her rule.

The Sense Gnomes stopped in at the Unicorn

“It’s over and done with. I want to focus on this new job now. You can’t dwell over bad sections of your life or it will drive you to madness,” Finch said.

Tira described their new establishment, named The Unicorn.

“It’s a beautiful hotel. It’s decorated in bright colors such as oranges, yellows and green to emote a welcoming atmosphere. We have five exquisite suites for guests to enjoy as well as a full dining room for community bonding. It’s aimed toward the traveler who wants to be away from the hustle and bustle but still be close to the attractions.”

While designing the establishment, Tira took inspiration from Genesta’s castle. She wanted ivory but realized it was too expensive and unethical. Instead, the exterior is built with Tagua, a similar substance to animal ivory.

“I didn’t want to kill any animals while designing and building this,” she said. “I don’t want to inflict pain on them just because I want something they have. I don’t want to be like Lolotte.”

With Genesta’s magic, the castle was completely remodeled within a week. Tira decided to name the hotel after the magical horned horse that roams the land but often eludes sight.

“I was fond on that unicorn. She was gorgeous. Sadly, I haven’t seen her again since she was released from the stable,” she lamented.

Finch, on the other hand, works more with the business aspect of the hotel.

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