When he entered the grand throne room, the gathered rulers stood briefly to acknowledge his presence before sitting back in their respective golden chairs, each intricately designed to reflect their dominion. Vyr walked to the head of the table and took his seat, his expression calm but his mind racing.
"To what do I owe your August visit?" Vyr asked, skipping any formal pleasantries and getting straight to the point.
The first to speak was Queen Aurora, the ruler of the vampires. Her beauty was striking—her pale skin flawless, her red hair cascading over her shoulders like fire, and her glowing crimson eyes fixed sharply on Vyr. Despite her delicate appearance, there was a palpable power in her presence, one honed over her nearly 1,500 years of existence.
"A strange man appeared to me," she began, her tone cool but laced with irritation. "He spoke of an impending marriage between your niece and the Emperor."