Prince Jonathan entered a large room. Eyes scanning the walls, looming over the tables, and watching the workers scurry about, he smiled. Beside him, Sir Adeline stood on alert, her hair pressed back in soft curls while his was mocked up with some falsehood. "Well?" he asked, looking back at her with a smile.

"You've done a good job, my Prince."

"Will it be enough?"

She looked him up and down, then shrugged. "Given the situation? I'd say it's all we have left."

♔

King Gavin Ilbertus and his loyal subject, Garner Wimarc, entered the throne room as though in a great haste. His feet slammed against the floors, a grin on his face as he found his seat and surveyed the setup. "Tonight, Garner. It all begins tonight."

"Do you think they're truly ready, your honor?"

"There is no ready in war."

♔THE TASK♔

Good evening, knights! For some of you, the title of this task might feel a little familiar to something you've seen in the past. However, unlike the last time you were welcomed into the banquet halls of the castle, the circumstances of your arrival are much grimmer. 

In this task, you have been invited to attend a feast at the royal palace. This feast has been thrown for you by the royal court, in honor of your selection. You see, you will not be ordinary soldiers in the war between kingdoms. For whatever the reason, there is something special about you that cannot be ignored. So you, and your fellow knights, have been handpicked to work together and this is your last supper. 

From inside the banquet hall, you will hear the sounds of laughter and music, along with the greatest display of delicacies you can ever imagine. There will be dishes from every corner of the kingdom, a piece of home for each of you. Dress in your finest clothes and have one last night of entertainment before you are thrown into whatever the horrors of the dawn have in store for you.

You are required to attend the feast and pay your respects to the royal family, who will oversee the activities of the night. Remember to note that this is not one feast for all of you, but one from each kingdom. The knights of Adrigole will only know and see others from their kingdom, and vice versa. Anything else you do is entirely up to you. 

♔WORD LIMIT♔

You have 1,750 words to use for this round. Good luck.

♔DEADLINE♔

Sunday, January 21st at 9 PM CST

♔BALLOTS♔

One ballot for each of you. Use it wisely.

♔A TRAITOR'S CHALLENGE♔

I'm sure you'll all grow to love the little annoyances your fellow traitors will provide. For this round, two of you have been targeted.

Vere Lebriole: Did you really think you could slip by unnoticed? You must become drunk before the end of the entry.

Sana Auxiliari: Your understanding of human nature is a threat. You receive a reduced word count of 1,500 words.