The immense size of the Residents lanthim had prepared For leinea and mynrea was something neither had expected. Within the boundaries of the Forest of Legrcstim stood a series of six towering mountain upon three of these Lanthim had built his home. Having no known names, masters hall was the common name used by many of lanthim's subordinates.

Built from the summit to the base the residence was built to house thousands of people almost like a great city. However, it was only within the bottom three tiers that anyone lived. These were the students studying lanthim's teachings that he had learned from within the library that was situated deep inside the forest. Living within dense levels of natural mana in these lower levels allowed the no apprentices to acclimatize themselves to the changes in natural mana. Allowing them to eventually enter the forest and begin to truly expand their studies.

Above the lower tiers proceeding upwards towards the summit was the living quarters of lanthim and his family. Built to accommodate the two wives he already had as well as any others that would come along eventually in the future. With several other benefits to the location of the residence, Mynrea found herself pleased with lanthim's degree of preparation.

"While the gardens nedral had prepared for me when we married were acceptable I must say I find lanthim's idea of a garden far more pleasing." [Mynrea]

The gardens while intimate in relative design had a spacious quality to them that made one feel small while walking them. The high shrubs that created paths that would lead to one place or another each different. Having only arrived the night before only a few trails had been explored in this garden that was the closest to where mynrea and leinea had decided to reside while they grew accustomed to the frightening size of lanthim's residence.

"I am still amazed that the engagement recognition ceremony has been moved to after the tournament takes place. I wonder what exactly happened in the capital for this change to come about?" [Leinea]

"With the attempted kidnapping and Lanthim making his appearance it is likely that their actions are out of desperation. However the more they struggle the more things will end terribly for them." [Mynrea]

Sitting together under a small grouping of trees both women understood that if lanthim disagreed with something he would not budge until what stood in his way was removed. His actions up until the present day proved that conclusion.

"The opening ceremonies for the Grand Six Academy's tournament are tonight isn't it?" [Mynrea]

Shifting the conversation to something less serious mynrea seemed interested in lanthim's plans for the party. Having received notice that eldra would also be attending with leinea's mother meant that there was a plan in place that lanthim had not told her about.

"Yes, I was told that mother and father would be present they are also bringing my younger brother Frelimta as well." [Leinea]

'So that is lanthim's plan use the party to introduce a new candidate into the mix.' [Mynrea]

Or at least, that is what mynrea thought as things were now syrelia's ability to see the future would likely drive her into a disastrous marriage that would result in nothing but pain and neglect for the rest of her life.

Marrying his sister to one of eldra's sons would ensure that he would have the position to keep syrelia safe. With only hours remaining from mynrea's marriage to lanthim being legal meant that due to the young man's immense power that he would exercise his own authority within her family with no one questioning.

While the thought of being placed lower than her husband displeased mynrea to no end the thought of trying to stand against a fifth order being frightened her more.

"My lady the tailors are here for your measurements."

Entering the area that they both were sitting a maid arrived bowing. With such a large residence lanthim hired on many different people to maintain everthing he could not.

"So he has again prepared to defeat those who oppose him. Looking our best while he does so seems appropriate." [Mynrea]

Standing quickly, leinea seemed delighted to be getting a new dress. While her grandmother had doted on her while she was growing up. The thought of lanthim giving her something aside from more work made leinea very happy.

Leaving the garden while when they first arrived had been a task in itself was not so difficult with the maid leading. Her name was Milrem Delyn who's purpose was head maid over the area that both dragons decided they would live in at the time. Leading the two of them through the many corridors many of which felt more like small trails that bent throughout the mountains to the location where they would meet the tailors.

Arriving at their destination Milrem left them standing at the door having urgent business cal her away.

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"I am afraid to think of what has been prepared for us on the other side of this door." [Leinea]

Thinking the same thing mynrea moved first opening the door advancing slowly into the unknown.

"A you have both arrived get undress so these good people can get your measurements done quickly." [Lanthim]

Standing next to one of the many tables that had several different kinds of silks and other fabrics lanthim himself looked like he had just finished with his order for the party.

"You have outdone yourself lanthim never have I seen so much variety in fabrics." [Leinea]

Standing in awe of all around her leinea could not contain her excitement. A smile appeared on lanthim's face as she looked at each piece of fabric.

"My lady's if you could come this way."

Grand Six Academy's Tournament Opening Party

The great hall of the academy of alistri was filled to capacity. With untold numbers of students from across the empire coming together for what would be the greatest achievement of their lives. That is if they were strong enough to place within the top ten participants. While also a great time for the heads of powerful clans to come together and have their own offspring perform the dirty work of fighting for them. Many old grudge would either disappear completely or become worse depending on the actions of the clan representative that fought at the time.

This year fienya had three daughters participating in the tournament she having the only children of the age that could participate. Melryn would be in the tournament however most viewed male participation as a sideshow that just added flavour to the combat and had no real effect on the overall match itself that was fought between the two individual witches.

"It has been twenty-four years since alistri held the tournament I am pleased to see so many new faces." [Nedral]

Standing beside fienya who did not seem to care all that much in coming to this party. Nedral felt somewhat alone in his feeling concerning the situation.

"Litralia has notified me stating that lanthim will be bringing syrelia. We must use this time to manoeuvre her away from him." [Fienya]

The frown on her face drove many who wish to congratulate her on the participation of her daughters. However, she felt no interest in such trivial things. Looking the  entrance through which everyone that would arrive had to come through she noticed someone entering.

"Eldra nyrotral I wonder what brings him here?" [Fienya]

Pointing the entrance nedral to wondered the same thing. In the ten years that had passed since lanthim left the empire eldra had never been seen inside the empire even once.

"He has one of his wives with him and that young man with them a son maybe?" [Nedral]

Both stood confused by the spectacle of these three individuals that had just arrived. While at the same time many others were thinking the same thing.

Looking around eldra could see the interest in the eyes of the many people gathered in the hall. Feeling the impressed gazes of many he did not shrink from the pressure. Walking the periphery of the hall he found who he was looking for.

"Litralia frenost it has been too long. My I give my most thankful appreciation for your care of my daughter until today." [Eldra]

His hasty words caught litralia off guard for a moment while attracting the attention of many others.

"Eldra long it has been since last we spoke. I hear you have spoken to my son concerning a matter that is most difficult for our family I hope you will be able to assist us in these troubling times." [Litralia]

"Ah yes seeing as I can no longer refuse his orders on the matter I have prepared my son frelimta for this task." [Eldra]

Signalling to the boy behind him to come forward the young man did not question.

"I am pleased to meet you, my lady, I hope I may be able to provide your daughter with the happiness she is worthy of." [Frelimta]

Observing this boys discomfort in addressing her. Litralia could see he did not like having to bend his knee to a lower being. That, however, meant nothing with lanthim married to mynrea this boy would be punished harshly for disobedience.

"I am pleased to see that you are prepared for my arrival eldra." [Lanthim]

Starting everyone in the hall including those who were where he was standing lanthim appeared from a portal as if it was no great thing to enter a party in this way. behind him came leinea with mynrea and syrelia behind.

"It is a good idea to be prepared when he who stands above you gives an order am I not wrong Father?" [Eldra]