The dining hall was like another medieval dining hall in appearance.
Tapestry covered the walls and the tables were set up in a U shape. But
the atmosphere was not the usual cheerfulness that came with most
feasts. It was dark and had a very oppressive feeling to it. To add to
this, nine dark figures stood along the west wall. Each silent and
grave as the stones behind them. The hall was cold and the smoking
lamps did nothing but smoke up the hall. The evening meal was laid out
on the bottom of the U table, ready to be eaten.
Caderyn and Awena arrived together in the hall and Caderyn lead her to the table on the dais. After they were seated, the nine figures took a seat and faced the lord. In front of all of them were silver goblets of spiced wine, which were raised in a silent toast. The meal was eaten in silence, for neither had anything to say.
When they were finished, Caderyn stood and motioned for Awena to join him.
" As you all know, the completion for the plan is near. For this reason, I have chosen a wife. And she is, Awena," he announced to the nine dark figures, who nodded in agreement to his choice. Awena looked at him, her eyes wide and not understanding what he had said. He took a ring out of his pocket and ceremoniously placed it on her middle finger on her left hand. Awena still didn't understand, for she was in shock.
Caderyn and Awena arrived together in the hall and Caderyn lead her to the table on the dais. After they were seated, the nine figures took a seat and faced the lord. In front of all of them were silver goblets of spiced wine, which were raised in a silent toast. The meal was eaten in silence, for neither had anything to say.
When they were finished, Caderyn stood and motioned for Awena to join him.
" As you all know, the completion for the plan is near. For this reason, I have chosen a wife. And she is, Awena," he announced to the nine dark figures, who nodded in agreement to his choice. Awena looked at him, her eyes wide and not understanding what he had said. He took a ring out of his pocket and ceremoniously placed it on her middle finger on her left hand. Awena still didn't understand, for she was in shock.