Svitzand Senate

"The Emperor is meeting the Senate" You are told upon your return "Will you be joining them?"

The Senate. For generations the true ruling body of Svitzand, a collection of the finest families in the Empire, all reaffirmed by their peers. Generals, magisters, stewards, they were all ellected from this select group. The true path for aristocratic prestige, and of course a house of disorder.

The Senate was held in a small amphitheater, the perfect location to carry the voice of speakers and to count votes afterwards. Dhaos was, of course, making his speech on your arrival, but he fell quiet when he noticed you. THey all did.

You didnt bother changing after the long travel, nor did you dismiss the gigantic angel wings. You have no illusions about the effect you have in these fools, always thirsty for another magic trick. Fair enough, you take wing, and finish the shor flight next to your waiting Husband.

The kiss you share is chaste, although of course a greater liberty than what should be enjoyed here. But it also serves to hold their attention, and when you address the audiance, you declare "The threat of Black Mage Lilly is no more" A stunned silence "On this day the Empress Guard found and fought her, and prevailed. Her powers sealed with ancient magic, she will never again be a danger to the Empire!" The jubilation was simply euphoric.

"A triumph! The Empress deserves a triumph!" It shouldnt have been taken seriously, triumphs havent been granted in decades, and reserved only for Generals victorious after dire campaigns. It was a parade where the returned hero would show the foreign bounty and receive the ovation of the population.