Nobility Immemorial

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  At first glance this seems to simply be an empty, forgotten room in the
clan's hall.  There is nothing remarkable or of special interest.  The
walls, ceiling, and floor are of a somewhat dark, dulled composition.  Just
before turning to leave, however, a small glint catches your eye.  Upon
closer examination, you find the source of this to be a sort of etched
writing that reflects light slightly differently from the material it is on,
centered on the wall directly opposite the entrance.  Though it is almost
illegible, you can read the phrase "and to honor those that have come and
now gone through these halls, passed from among our ranks: that we shall not
forget their contributions noble or small.  Those of the clan today owe them
a sense of gratitude for all that has transpired to make us but cannot be
recovered in totality."  This excerpt itself almost defies memory, for as
soon as you stop squinting at it, it fades back into the surface and neat
rows of names become apparent.  These too are etched all around into the
room's surfaces.  A few here and there stand out by the same faint glitter
that at first caught your attention but inspire no better confidence of
their readability.