[spoiler]Now. Do we actually want an alliance? That will change the ending of this encounter drastically.[/spoiler] [b]A servant man was waiting by the dining hall, opening the huge, wooden door that led inside[/b] "Go on in." [b]A wave of light shone over them, the prestigious nature of the room bearing a stark difference to the rest of the hold. Beautiful music played around them, while beautiful flames lit up the room. The luxurious furniture was trimmed with gold, with the whole room having a sense of beauty to it. A surprisingly large number of guests were present at the time. It almost seemed odd.[/b] "Welcome." [b]At the center of the room, a giant table with space to fit over 20 people was present. It's seats were more than comfortable looking, and the table itself was stunning. And at the very end of the table, were the fine voice had come from, was a man. The man who the hadn't met until that very moment. Their leader[/b] [b]His hair was of a short, dark brown, and his eyes a brilliant blue, deep and complex. The man's skin was fair, and his smile was warm and welcoming[/b] "Our most important guests have arrived! It's a pleasure to finally meet the both of you in person. Please. Have a seat." [b]He gestured to the empty seats in the row beside him[/b]