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[h3][color=EEC041]Time:[/color] 9pm
[color=EEC041]Location: [/color]Caesonia Castle Ball Room in Sorian[/h3]
[color=EEC041]Mentions: [/color] [@Helo] Leo & Callum [@Tae] Thea, Saiya, Mina [@baraquiel] Beatrice [@Mole] Felix [@ReusableSword] Roman [@Rodiak] Nahir, Matthias, Zarai [@JJ Doe] Ryn & Riona [@Aerandir] Verrick [@Conscripts] John [@Infinite Cosmos] Munir [@Potter] Layla, Ezra & Persephone [@13org] Mayet [@Heartfillia] Crystal [@Tpartywithzombi] Violet [@samreaper] Kazumin [@Silverpaw] Wulfric [@Inertia] Auguste [@mantou] Wystan [@Terrance420] Alden
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The sound of trumpets filled the grand ballroom, calling the attention of the guests. The same announcer from before cleared his throat loudly then gestured to King Edin, who rose from his throne.  [color=DDB775]“Thank you all for coming to my amazing ball! I know you all had a wonderful time, because well, I hosted it, so how couldn’t you?”[/color] He laughed at himself, chuckling for perhaps too long. Those nearby chuckled reluctantly but he soon waved them off, [color=DDB775]” Alas, the event is now over. My servants will now escort our guests who are remaining for the night to the guest house. The rest of you are expected to now make your departure.” [/color] King Edin and Queen Alibeth were quick to leave the ballroom. However the Queen had lingered a moment longer to gesture to her children to depart hastily. She did not want them to remain alone with any strangers in the soon-to-be-empty ballroom.

The crowd started to slowly pile out the door into the grand hall, then back outside to make their way toward their carriages across the draw bridge. 

Countess Liliane found her daughters, Violet and Crystal. Count Cabert had joined them briefly to kiss each of his daughter’s heads. He was surprised by Crystal’s amazing charisma and ability to speak to so many people. Calbert was impressed that she had charmed two princes. Certainly, Crystal would be the topic of the night. Keeping her locked up was possibly one of their biggest mistakes. As for Violet, there was an issue that needed swift handling.  

Liliane then led the girls out of the ballroom, but paused in the grand hall to ask them if they wanted to do anything else tonight. Meanwhile, Count Calbert had remained and was currenlty craning his head and searching through the crowd.

The Varian King and Queen found their offspring and servants. The Smithwood Duchesses followed suit.  They were then escorted outside to the [url=i.imgur.com/zD1Rs8b.png]guest house[/url], which could be located by following an outdoor cobblestone path to the side of the castle. It was exceptionally large and comfortable inside.  Once here, they were shown their rooms. Most of the Varian nobles retired for some sleep while some remained in some of the parlors of the house to chat and drink tea. Additional servants were provided for the Alidasht and Varian guests by Queen Alibeth.

The Sultan Raif retired to bed, exhausted from the long journey and ordeals of the night. However, the Grand Vizier seemed to have other plans and made way for the castle once again. 

For those that were not satiated, there were plenty of options ahead of them. King Edin had ordered all restaurants, shops,  and taverns to be open late until at least midnight in celebration of the Alidasht’s arrival. At the Prince Callum Tavern, drinks will be free to all royals and high-ranking nobles. 

In the Park of Sorian, food stalls and games are currently set up for the entire Summer. A firework show is planned for tomorrow night, but tonight there will be plenty of sweet treats to discover under the moonlight. If all of this does not appeal to one, then exploring the Kingdom streets or within the castle walls will certainly entertain one eager for adventure. The castle may be open for entry, but guests are not permitted to leave the first floor without an escort.


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Those going to the secret party: the time is now to start to head over if you would like to. Meet up with who's making their way over with you. Feel free to skip the journey from the castle to the warehouse in a summary. Once there, wait for the GMs to set the scene and bring you in.
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[h3][center][url=i.imgur.com/H2F2G8O.png]MAP OF SORIAN[/url][/center][/h3]