Ironmound-Arena
There are Horns Blaring and troops spread out to give the Emperor and his people a clear path to their booth. Neck does not where the robes of a Mage this day, but is dressed in expensive leathers, that would make him look like an Adventurer , ( except for all the finery added to it)
The Princess walks alongside Luthien, she too is dressed in Leathers and carries her bow, Trying to look the part of an Arrow.
the remaining handmaiden is dressed likewise, Minus the circlet on her head.
Axe handle brings up the rear, and they settle into their seats
The Emperor and his consort are in the Middle, (she wears her robes, but bears a nasty , curved long knife) Axehandle sits on the other side of the Consort, along with the Chief Sage.
The Princess sits to the right of the Emperor with Luthien next, and her Handmaiden next to Luthien.
Nelk seems in grand spirits,..Captain Quickshadow?... How long since you have watched the Games?
...Must be years, Your Highness...not since the CatFolk captain had to fight the Bog creature...
The Chief Sage spoke up, in a very sickly sweet Voice as he said, I find it ....refreshing, who you give he Elf the Title of Captain, when he is not longer in your service?...and..that it wasn't more the 3 years ago, he had to fight in this very arena , to Prove he was not guilty of treason...
Nelk Appeared , not to notice, the tone of the Chief Sage. He looked out over the arena, it was , indeed filling. His head inclined as he looked down his noce, with half lidded eyes , noting the different 'types' of people,..Good Sage, Captain Quickshadow is the leader of his unit... and...he served my father and myself, well, until he felt he needed to leave....
Kree , accepted cold glass of wine from the attendant, added,..aye.... fight i did, Chief Sage. I am sure your books recount, that i am still here, and the three accusers ...are not...
Axehandle speaks up,...Your Highness... in a few moments you will have to announce the start of the games.