The Emperors Palace had been a hubbub of activity since the armies return from the Forbidden City. The dead had been wept for, mourned and laid to rest but now, now it was time to celebrate the living. Gerra had defeated a dragon so great that it had cast a shadow over half the world and his people were proud and beyond grateful for his protection.
For many it had merely confirmed in their minds he was, indeed, a God.
The Palace ballroom had been scrubbed clean and the servants had far outdone themselves. From the lavish drapes to the spread of food, no amount of time, effort or cost had been spared. Noelani stood leaning against the balcony which overlooked the steadily filling room with a mix of wonderment and curiosity. They had parties back on her isles of course but nothing this large nor so... ornate. Her people built fires all along the shores of the beach and danced into the early hours. She had been to plenty of these events in other kingdoms; it was even the standard welcoming thrown by most people when they discovered it was a Princess that was going to be the one doing trade talks. But none of those compared to this.
Once she was done admiring, Lani began to make her way down the steps to join in the festivities. The blue and gold silk of her dress swirled about her legs as she walked. Her hair had been decorated with golden beads, braided, and styled into an intricate up do that exposed the slim curve of her neck and bare shoulders. About her throat hung the delicate necklace made up of deep sapphires that held within them the ancient waters of her homeland springs. When she reached the bottom of the step a servant greeted her with a silver tray on which sat a series of different drinks. Lani selected one and then moved on into the crowd.
For many it had merely confirmed in their minds he was, indeed, a God.
The Palace ballroom had been scrubbed clean and the servants had far outdone themselves. From the lavish drapes to the spread of food, no amount of time, effort or cost had been spared. Noelani stood leaning against the balcony which overlooked the steadily filling room with a mix of wonderment and curiosity. They had parties back on her isles of course but nothing this large nor so... ornate. Her people built fires all along the shores of the beach and danced into the early hours. She had been to plenty of these events in other kingdoms; it was even the standard welcoming thrown by most people when they discovered it was a Princess that was going to be the one doing trade talks. But none of those compared to this.
Once she was done admiring, Lani began to make her way down the steps to join in the festivities. The blue and gold silk of her dress swirled about her legs as she walked. Her hair had been decorated with golden beads, braided, and styled into an intricate up do that exposed the slim curve of her neck and bare shoulders. About her throat hung the delicate necklace made up of deep sapphires that held within them the ancient waters of her homeland springs. When she reached the bottom of the step a servant greeted her with a silver tray on which sat a series of different drinks. Lani selected one and then moved on into the crowd.