The stories of Samovar A pet for a Prince. There have been inquiries concerning the animals which inhabit Castle Samovar. These would include the Zoological Gardens, the domestic animals kept by the Shopkeepers, creatures which frequent the apartments of Strider, and to a lesser extent, Maude, and, of course, the cats. They say a Picture is worth a thousand words, and Goliath does love to be made into an image, just because he has, perhaps, a bit of admiration for his own appearance. And so, without further ado: Personally I always feel more “secure” when the cats are about. I suppose I should enumerate them, and note their names, but they’re somewhat shy, and tend to be secretive. It’s enough that you know Goliath, without meeting Samson, Atalanta, or any others. Growing up in the Dark The sun rose, not that anyone knew of it, in the realm of the 'Dark Elves'. Day and night were simply conventions there, far below the surface of Newhome, where lived those who