The delegation from Black Snake Bay entered Kush Castle, the venue for the evening banquet.
As the Secret Faction leaders and their entourage stepped into the black brick castle, their rough wooden-soled shoes landing on the luxurious wool carpet, they collectively gasped in amazement.
The fireplace in the main hall blazed with brilliant flames, while bright candles and fluorite embedded in the walls illuminated the room brightly.
Two rows of pillars carved with Saints and Angels supported the layered ceilings.
Ceramic plates held red-roasted suckling pigs, sizzling steaks lay on iron griddles, and thick creamy mushroom soup was being served by maidens.
Of course, there was also an abundance of char-grilled pork belly, the Norn delicacy of sauerkraut and pig knuckles stew, cold pork ham platters, and sauerkraut pig-killing soup stored in wine barrels.
