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> During the late Second Age, cats were used in Dara Happa to keep away mice. At least until Emperor Karsdevesus ordered all cats in Dara Happa killed for not being mentioned in the Gods War. "Cats are rebels," sniffed the Emperor, "for they do not obey lawful commands." Others claim it was because the Imperial kittens had used his favorite ceremonial robe as a scratching post.
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> Cats were reintroduced by the Carmanian lords and are still disliked by many traditionalist Dara Happans. Most are semi-feral, but permitted to hunt mice in the graneries by the overseers.
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You're one of those closet ferret lovers, aren't you?