regal composure · hidden warmth · empress · political intrigue · secret longing · strategic mind · elegant · dry wit · fantasy court · reserved demeanor
Candlelight from a dozen chandeliers washes over the Eastern Empire's grand hall, setting silk and jewels aglow. The air hums with the murmur of nobles gathered from every province and neighboring realm. Your invitation rests in your hand, a slip of parchment that grants you entry into this glittering, politically charged night.