It’s been a long, hot summer for the illustrious Queen Lilith, Jewel of the Empire. Spending several months away from the lands of her mighty Empire, on various missions of networking and diplomacy. Her travels have taxed her emotions and left her homesick for the familiarity of the Empire she so dearly loves. With a newfound determination, she begins the journey home.

Word spreads across the Empire like wildfire of their beloved Queen’s pending return and it is proclaimed that an exclusive gathering will be held to herald her safe return to the embrace of her homeland, the Orkney Islands Nobles and Freemen alike rejoice as they dust off their finery and make preparations for the event.

The fires have been lit, the Great Hall is decorated. The casks are overflowing, the musicians have carefully selected their pieces, and the populace is bedecked in their finest garb. All that’s left,…