Sandfire Palace
Capital City Saharion
Desert Country of Tarse
November 6th
Year 1055
The atmosphere in the meeting hall was tense, a heavy silence hanging over the large circular chamber.
At its centre sat a large round table, surrounded by some of the Alpha Continent's most powerful men and women.
Presidents, Ministers, Dukes, and Marquesses, along with the Emperor and Empress of the host nation, occupied the seats.
The foreign dignitaries present should have been preparing for departure after the memorials and celebrations that ended the previous day, but that morning, they had all been summoned by Emperor Lloris, citing a matter of continental security.
Though surprised, all of them knew Lloris wasn't the type to joke about such matters, especially when the messengers had informed them that the 'Beast King' and the Master of Dragondune would be attending.
