In a vast chamber within the Arcane Alliance's Headquarters, all the delegations from the organizations that made up the Arcane Alliance had gathered.
At the center, seated at the round table, were the representatives of the Nine Great Sects and Clans. Behind them, seated all throughout the chamber, were the representatives of the countless other smaller sects and clans.
On this day, they had all gathered to discuss a very important topic, one that involved the future of Yen-Lu. Needless to say, the atmosphere was tense and heavy.
The Grand Elder of the Arakuro Clan had a grim look on his face. Rising to his feet, he unfurled the jade scroll and solemnly recited the Patriarch's decree.
"Hearken, members of the Arcane Alliance," he began.
"By the authority vested in me by the Patriarch and by the rites of our forefeathers, I set forth this solemn declaration:
