The Velvet Kingdom's sun rose peacefully over the capital. Birds chirped, Bells tolled and The sky shimmered blue.
And the palace promptly exploded into administrative panic.
"YOUR MAJESTY! We—we've received five royal wedding invitations—simultaneously!"
King Aurelius dropped his scepter, spilling his morning wine over the map of territorial alliances.
"Five weddings?! To the same man?! On the same day?!" he roared.
"Yes, Sire!" the messenger squeaked. "They're all signed... by the same groom... Lord Rei Velmont."
King Aurelius stared at the five velvet-sealed letters splayed on his desk like magical cursed cards of doom.
He picked up the first.
—From Princess Seraphina of the Empire of Radiant Flame.
"On behalf of the Imperial House of Solar Ascension, we invite the court to celebrate the eternal union of His Radiant Highness Lord Rei and Her Most Graceful Celestial Princess Seraphina. Please wear gold."
The second was scented with dragonfire ash.
