Book 3. (7 results) Priest-Kings of Gor (Context Quote)
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70
The priest-kings stood motionless in great circling, tiered rows which spread concentrically outward as though from a stage in an ancient theater.
27
71
To one side I could see four priest-kings handling the knobs of a large scent-producer, about the size of a steel room.
27
72
There were perhaps hundreds of knobs on each side and one priest-King on each side with great skill and apparent rhythm touched one knob after another in intricate patterns.
27
73
I had little doubt but that these priest-kings were the most highly regarded musicians of the Nest, that they should be chosen to play together on the great Feast of Tola.
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74
The antennae of the thousand priest-kings seemed almost motionless so intent were they on the beauties of the music.
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75
Inching forward I saw, on the raised platform at this end of the room, the Mother.
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76
For a moment I could not believe that it was real or alive.
The priest-kings stood motionless in great circling, tiered rows which spread concentrically outward as though from a stage in an ancient theater.
To one side I could see four priest-kings handling the knobs of a large scent-producer, about the size of a steel room.
There were perhaps hundreds of knobs on each side and one priest-King on each side with great skill and apparent rhythm touched one knob after another in intricate patterns.
I had little doubt but that these priest-kings were the most highly regarded musicians of the Nest, that they should be chosen to play together on the great Feast of Tola.
The antennae of the thousand priest-kings seemed almost motionless so intent were they on the beauties of the music.
Inching forward I saw, on the raised platform at this end of the room, the Mother.
For a moment I could not believe that it was real or alive.
- (Priest-Kings of Gor, Chapter )