(As dictated and edited by the First Emissary and creatively recorded by Temporary Secretary Away-From-Keyboard)
Several visitors to the Embassy have expressed confusion as to the lack of festive greenery around the Embassy as the date of the New Life Festival draws nearer. Its location in the barren deserts of Craglorn and the wholly unnecessary affront to many of our Bosmeri allies aside, there are important safety reasons why the First Emissary has chosen not to import large quantities of dead greenery for the Embassy. In particular, the dry local climate and the uncertain political nature of the region contribute to an unacceptable fire risk. Take, for example, this festive table setting:
Now imagine for a moment
the Covenant launches a flaming boulder through the wall because you put your precious Embassy in the middle of their supply lines a careless hand were to knock over a candle.
Within heartbeats, the greenery catches fire and the table is aflame.
Due to the political nature of the Embassy, any injury or death
Ro you really want to remind them of the death part? You said you were trying to get more of your snooty smoothskin nobles to come visit. occurring on the Embassy grounds will reflect poorly on the Aldmeri Dominion. Therefore the First Emissary considers the safety of guests and staff to be of paramount importance, and it is for this reason there will be no decorative greenery within the Embassy walls for the New Life Festival celebrations. The First Emissary will, of course, be providing the usual large quantities of food, wine, jaqqa, and more exotic delicacies
stolen from enemy territory imported by special dispensation from the Queen, and she trusts this will allow for sufficient merry-making for all guests and visitors.
Enjoy your New Life Festival!
I would like to thank the existence of the PTS for making it much, much cheaper and easier to do these pics than it would have been on live.