[@VoiD] I have considered it, but I think I'll be alright. More than prepared to rule with an iron fist if need be >:)

And yeah, that was my thought about the opening. There should be interesting stuff going on just putting these characters together, and those not being introduced to Loreia at a given moment will have plenty of space to meet each other and possibly warm up for the fight they'll be departing for soon.

And if we get impatient we can always skip ahead a bit with some deft narration. Should be fine.