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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Congratulations indeed, and Vivat! This is a
well deserved honor.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Padraig</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">Maggie wrote:<BR></DIV><FONT size=2>Hey
everyone,<BR><BR>Well, I think it's about time. GRIN<BR><BR>Our own Bard
Finnacan will be elevated to Laurel at Steppes Warlord. Now you all HAVE
to come. GIRNS<BR><BR>Maggie<BR>Glaslyn's Bardic Defender</FONT>
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