The slight murmur that remained with the gathered Citizenry of Kajar died away as the Royal Entourage emerged from the manor.
Leading out are a score of the Queen's elite guard, Sorcerers in half plate armor with longswords at their hips. The Argent Guard, named after the Silver badges of office that they wore, were the most skill war mages in the land. Few managed to join the guard, and those who did were honored greatly for it.
Behind them came Queen Elforan I and the Gurus, escorted by a handful of trusty courtiers. Ather side stands the captain of the Argent Guard, a brown-haired man by the name of General Winslet. Following then was another score of the Argent Guard.
Reaching a stand nearly as old as Zeal itself, Queen Elforan steps away from her entourage and ascends it. The Argent Guard arrange themselves around the stage, ready to protect the Queen from any assault. The Gurus take position behind her. In the days when Zeal was part of the Earthbound kingdoms, it made a good deal of sense for the Guard to do this. But now, it seemed somewhat trival.
Dressed in robes of Royal Blue, matching her hair, the Queen of Zeal looks over the hushed, expectant crowd. She stands a little unsteadily, her beautiful face a little worn. Still, she stood under her own power, unsupported by anyone. As as the Queen speaks out, her voice amplified by magic, none could find any weakness in it.
"My People," she says, "People of Zeal. We stand at the beginning of a new era in the annals of our history. No, we stand at a new age in the history of humanity.
"For as long as history reaches, we have been subject to the tyranny of the Eternal Blizzard. For aeons, we have been it's slaves, subject to it's whims. It has always been there, striking down our hope and our dreams with its endless opression
"Yet no longer.
"We have risen above the Eternal Blizzard. No longer are we subjects to its hateful storms and endless cold. No longer are the people of Zeal slaves to its whims. We stand now in the light of the Sun, the first to bask in it. Our Kingdom floats in the air like a chariot of the gods, embraced by nuturing warmth unknown to the people below.
"It will not be easy, our new lives above the clouds. Already, the overflowing waters have deprived many of their homes. Yet soon this water will become scarce, as our wells dry. But I know that the mages of water and ice shall provide. Already, the Guru of Life seeks to establish a source of water that shall remain everlasting.
"However, we shall not seek only to live. Above the Eternal Blizzard, our Kingdom shall flourish as none other has before. Life shall no longer be a trial, my people. We shall no longer live only to survive. Now, we have the opportunity to build a utopia in which all shall prosper and live peacefully. We now have at our feet the power to reach that perfect future, the future that King Suo I wanted to lead out Kingdom to. Now, two centuries later, we can truly fulfill that dream.
"My people, I shall strive to bring about the bright future that we all deserve. I will do everything in my power to ensure that we attain this. Yet, I cannot do this alone. I will require your help, My people of Zeal. Just as your neighbors need your help to reclaim their homes, I need your help to begin this bright new era. I know that I can trust in you, my people.
"However, this day is not a day for strife and toil. You have made merry, while awaiting my words. This gladdens my heart, to see my people enjoying themselves so. Rest now, and enjoy the celebration today. I too must rest, for I have not fully recovered from the casting the magics that set our kingdom afloat. Make merry this day, my people. You have earned it, suffering under the Eternal Blizzard as you have.
"A new age stands before us, waiting for us to claim it."
With that, the Queen nods her head, and descends,returning to her entourage amidst cheers from the people. General Winslet says a few words to the two score of the Argent Guard. They salute as one, then break ranks and begin to mingle with the people there. So too do the three Gurus, descending and joining the festivities after silently observing the Queen's address.
With General Winslet at her side, and the few courtiers, The Queen returns to her manor. The cheers and hails die away, as the festival begins anew.
(OOC: CI some more, amongst yourselves or the NPCs. Things shall happen soon enough.
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