In the spotlight, the lavishly dressed Elf Queen Arasya walked slowly to the makeshift podium.
She looked around at the Elves and spoke in a deep voice, "I am gratified that after 30,000 years of separation, since the fall of the Age of Dragons, we High Elves, scattered across the planes like dandelions, can still gather here under the banner of Eugenie Moonbow.
"I know many of you here are present merely because of your Elf Kings' commands, and your Elf Kings are bound by the ancient pact, sworn before the royal house of Eugenie Moonbow and witnessed by all the Elven Gods, to honor the promises made by your ancestors and come to pay respects.
"You, and the Elf Kings you represent, and indeed the countless Elves of your realms, regard the threat and enemy mentioned in my letter—the Dragons—with utter disdain.
