Chapter 9
The Cathedral of Tales/The Library of the Senses
The Gramarye Region
Grand Quillia
June 1856
“Welcome to the Library of the Senses. We apologise for the current unforeseen outage in the majority of the facility but please proceed to the main attraction, which remains open to visitors.”
They all heard the same message as soon as the doors from the grinders’ room closed behind them. Although the message was mainlined straight into their brains, it still carried nuance and a vague accent, a certain burr that none of them recognised. It was a distinct voice, full of flavour like that of a music hall master of ceremonies.
“I would suggest you follow the sound of my voice except I am not currently speaking in the general sense. Therefore I suggest you make your own way. After al
