Chapter 282: And so, it begins.
Just as the young ladies were discussing the men, there was no shortage of young men doing the same, discussing the young women with vigor. Not only were some of the empire’s most beautiful maidens in the hall but so were the singers and dancers.
The air was overflowing with the smells of enchanting perfumes and flowers. The men took in the smells and filled their stomachs. Alliances had become important lately and what was stronger than a marriage alliance?
"From the East, Lord Lucas Montgomery, Knight-commander of Wyvern’s Reach." The herald read.
Lord Lucas and his men entered the hall, their imposing physiques commanded silence. Covered in thick furs, they looked more like cold menacing beasts than men. While the Wyvern Reach was not as large a territory or the Montgomery house as powerful as the others, their military prowess was not to be under estimated.
They had produced some of the most skilled fighters and commanders in the empire. With brute strength alone, they could repel back armies that were wielding swords.
"Lady Jilian Sterling, Marchioness of Starhold."
The marchioness’s entry was not whispered about. The only reason she was attending was because the Starhold heir was a young boy, only three years old. He could not decide with whom to stand so she would do it for him.
"Lord Drumin Holloway, Earl of Moonspire." The herald read.
The Earl entered with four of his sons and two daughters along with ten knights. The house of Moonspire was a secretive one and nobody really knew what to make of them. They were powerful and yet remained behind the scenes, in the shadows as much as possible.