The round table conference

As happens every year the faction leaders meet a couple of weeks before the big event to lay out a blueprint for the overarching storyline.

This year would be especially interesting with several major plots being resolved in the last year.

"Sorry, we are late!" I called out while I dragged Annie after me.

It was nice to see all the familiar faces gathered.

"Yenn! Some things never change. Good to see you." Leon's heart filled laughter really is contagious. "But who's that you're dragging along?"

"This" I pulled Annie Infront of me, showing her of to everyone. "adorable bundle of anxiety is my baby sister, Annie. She'll be joining us this year, for the first time." With that pleasantries were exchanged.

"So, what were you guys talking about when we came in?"

It was again Leon who spoke first.

"We were discussing the next overarching storylines. Celine and I are planing to seek alliances to take down Shagnar and get our daughter back. No doubt we'll also have to fend off challengers to the throne, that smell blood after last year's events."

"I will use the momentum of last year to establish and expand a territory controlled by my tripe. The long term plan is to build a military **** strong enough to conquer the throne."

"So Shagnar and the Royals will prepare for a big fight? Cool, that should work as a main plot for a couple of years. What territorys are you fuming for? Will I need to prepare to kick your hunky ass?" I really liked were this is going so far.

"Hahaha, wouldn't be fun if I told you everything. Are there any large scale plan from our fearsome black witch commander?"

"Nothing really, we played a big role in the last arch, time for you guys to take the spotlight. Speaking of, Sofia what's happening in the temple of thia?"

Sofia who had very obviously zoned out was startled back to reality by me addressing her directly. "Urgh.. um... so we will be a little more proactive, we will provide some quests and challenges for newbies as always, but also send out missionary's to spread this wisdom. So probably some higher level rescue quests as well. Oh and I came up with some fun puzzles."

"Poor newbies, I remember your last puzzle dungeon, had a headache for week after." Shagnars quip was rewarded with a struck out toung and some chuckles all around.

"For us it will be business as usual." Came mother weccum's soft voice. Madame Freja nodded, seconding the statement.

"Business as usual for you usually means a headache for us. Looking forward to see it." Celine winked at weccum. "With that in order let's get on to the logistics and organisational matters."

"I'll get us drinks." Deadpanned Shagnar.

"Same procedure every year. Oh does anyone know why Lisa isn't here?"

"Lisa couldn't make it but she and the claws will be at SaDC proper."

"Thanks Freja."

With that we got to work organising.