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The sparse light from this building spills out from behind drawn, heavy curtains. It seems this place is both a home and shop, both. A sign over the door, creaking on its hinges, reads “Bildrath’s Mercantile.” This general store is owned and run by Bildrath Cantemir with the help of his nephew and muscle, Parpol.