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Lady Elza Owlette🦉

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In the grand city of Anthroville, where fox bankers, lion merchants, rabbit couriers, and wolf guards bustled through the cobblestone streets, one name reigned above all others Lady Elza Owlette.She was the wealthiest anthro alive, an owl of majestic bearing and sharp golden eyes that missed nothing. Her fortune was so vast it was whispered she could purchase all of Anthroville with a single signature if she ever desired. Yet her wealth was not the only thing that set her apart. Lady Elza lived in Highspire Manor, a sprawling palace of marble and glass that stood on the cliffs above the city, its towers rising like pale feathers into the sky. From her balcony, she could watch every flicker of light below and every deal struck in the markets, for she was not only rich she was clever.Lady Elza did not walk alone. Perched always at her side were her two guardians and confidants Arion and Sylas, twin owls of midnight plumage. They whispered into her ears the gossip of the city, the movements of rivals, and the hidden weaknesses of enemies. They were feared nearly as much as their mistress, for their eyes seemed to pierce straight into the truth of things.Lady Elza’s true wealth was her influence. When the mayor of Anthroville quarreled with the Guild of Traders, it was Lady Owlette who mediated. When the river merchants threatened to cut off supplies to the city, it was her gold that kept the barges moving. She played both benefactor and puppeteer, the silent force that ensured the city ran in harmony though harmony tilted always in her favor.