[Center][h1][color=CD7F32]The Meeting[/color][/h1][/center]

The woman in the eagle mask nods to Annie giving a faint polite smile. [Color=6946C2]"I am indeed. While I do not particularly care for the sport as some here, I do take it as an opportunity to test new spells or theories."[/color]

The blood in the silver chalice is quite fresh, still warm and humanoid to the taste. Someone who was still in their prime and healthy from what Cedess could tell.

At the verbal reprimand from Eleanor, Mortimer shakes his head some. [Color=CD7F32]"My dear child, if that were to be the case then Stefan would likely become the next participant in these games. I'm sure he would rather keep earning a decent income."[/color] he waves his hand at her commentary of being a savage and primitive druidess. [Color=CD7F32]"Now we both know you are not such. Perhaps you should give up the..."[/color] 

The man in the bear mask abruptly gets up from his seat drawing the attention of the other masked individuals. They all stop and watch the interaction between this man and Mortimer. [color=silver]"Please excuse me. I have just realized I have some other matters to attend to before our game. May you all get a good night's sleep before heading out."[/color] He looks to Mortimer, anger clearly present in his eyes. [Color=silver]"After these festivities I ask for some of your time. There are sone matters I wish to discuss with you in private."[/color]

Mortimer nods and the bear masked man leaves the hall. [Color=CD7F32]"Pleaee excuse my friend. There are some matters at present that seems to have bothered him."[/color] He forces a small smile. [Color=CD7F32]"I suppose that I am prone to my own dramatics of sorts. Such in the nature of my work. Please eat and enjoy yourselves. Tomorrow we will begin our game. The other guests will be arriving tomorrow while you all are preparing yourselves.[/color]  he gestures again to the table before everyone.

[Hider=Mapogo] With a 14 you notice a large figure in a boar mask has not stopped looking towards you. Judging by his size and frame, he is likely one who uses more physical attacks. He almost seems to be trying to size you up as well.

Aside from the eagle masked woman, there are two others that seem to possibly have less of a physical threat about them, a figure wearing a dragon mask, and another wearing one resembling an leopard. The man in the bear mask seems to have a slightly larger frame and moves quietly through the hall as he exits.[/hider]