Every year, the kingdom’s restauranteurs drew lots to see who would host the annual Mage’s Guild Symposium. The prestigious event drew mystics and sorcerers from miles around.
This year’s meeting began with a cocktail hour where members met and boasted of their achievements, followed by a lavish dinner and speeches that usually, nobody paid much attention to.
When young mage presented his research for a more efficient fireball, he was pressed by the audience for a demonstration.
The next day, the guild sent an apology to the hall owner, along with funds to rebuild his establishment, just like last year.

“Covent Garden Pub Night Light” by pavlinajane is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

Everyday Drabbles © 2026 by Hugh J. O’Donnell is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

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