As I begin my latest sojourn into the Corners of Khorvaire, I'll be presenting articles from each of my stops along the way.
When one writes of Korranberg, one could go on at length about the Great Library or even the House Sivis Citadel.
Instead, I'd like to tell you about Ezza and Jion.
On most days if you find yourself near the corner of Badgerway and Grabin's Hutch Street, you might just hear music! Ezza and Jion are a bicentenniaseptuagenarian married Zil couple who have been performing there for decades.
Every morning the two make their way to a small bakery. There on the patio Jion tunes his violin and Ezza warms up her squeezebox. The two put out no cup, they pass no hat, and they accept no coin. They simply play. If you venture to ask them why, Jion simply smiles and winks at his wife who responds with a gentle blush and giggle.
At midday they pause for a small lunch of meat, cheese, and fruits before filling the air with their music again.
As the sun sets and the Magelights come on, the most extraordinary tradition occurs. Members of their extended family, their children, grandchildren, and niblings of all ages make their way to the patio, each bringing instruments of their own. Once enough of them have gathered, Ezza sets aside her squeezebox and Jion sets down his bow. They take each other's hands and dance to the music of their family. The centuries melt away in that tender moment and the two almost seem to be as youthful as they were on the first day they met, oh so long ago.
Once the dance is over, their family embraces them and ushers them off to their home in The Dens, a quaint neighborhood in Old Korranberg.
I urge any citizen of or visitor to Korranberg to seek out this transcendent experience, one of the many stories from the Corners of Khorvaire.
Genbo Santor d'Sivis
