A week later and it was time for the opening of the Grand Tournament in the end there had been scores of entries, many of the sons of the noble families of the empire had entered for a chance to win, as had many of the gentry who faniced  thier chances against the nobles.

It was early mourning and Epineh had been roused early to make her preparations for the opening ceremony, in a short while she knew someone would be sent to collect her.

Epineh was doing her best to stay calm and collected.