by Max Barry

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Region: Barbaria

IC: Kaiser Odinson and Kara drive through the ruined streets of Rikas, Hedra driving around the hulks of ruined burned out cars and other vehicles. They look at the ruins of the city and the people as they begin the long road of cleaning up the rubble and rebuilding. The silence of a once lively city is almost serene yet still eerie. After driving for several minutes they finally arrive at their destination. Pulling up the main driveway of the ruined sunspear palace around the a few more burned out vehicles the car the Kaiser is driving finally comes to a stop. The Kaiser and Kara have invited Arthur, Elys, Tybolt and the others to this location. The Kaiser and Kara step out of the car and approach the group. Rather than simple formal handshakes the Kaiser and Kara not only shake the hands of the former absolute royals but also give them some friendly hugs. Sending the message "We've been where you are." Kara gives some pecks on the cheeks.

"Well I know you all are busy but I wanted to give you one last thing and wish you all luck." Says the Kaiser to the group. Then the Kaiser turns and looks at Tybolt. "Stick your hand out." He says and Tybolt sticks his hand out and as he does the Kaiser puts the keys to the car in his hand. "The car is yours. Like the saying goes: It's a Doozy. A 1930 Duesenberg Model J Dual-Cowl Phaeton to be exact. It's got all the bells and whistles. You've got the dual cowl phaeton body so either you can sit in the back and be driven around or you can hop up front and have the whole family pile in and go for a drive. Perfect car for racing on Saturday, going to church on Sunday, and getting to work on Monday. Rarest, most expensive, most luxurious Hyperborean automobiles money can buy. There's a saying in Hyperborea. You haven't made it unless you drive a Duesenberg. And well I think it's fair to say Hedra has finally made it.

This car used to belong to the King Alfonso XIII of Brasilistanian. It was his favorite one and when he went into exile he took it with him. The car was rumored by many to have gone missing some point after his death. That's not true though as he and I were both car guys and we talked a lot about cars. When he died in '41 I was surprised when it turned out that he had it willed to me. That car was his prized possession. Now I'm giving it to you. Take good care of it. And if you ever think about getting rid of it... give me a call because I'll be more than willing to get it back in my collection."

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