King Jack from Tiligy has -even though his brother King Ichabod doesn't agree-  invited the elite of all kingdoms to come to Tiligy's castle, for a meeting in which alliances would be discussed.

After a long chat with their councils, both Doredeen and Kineta decided to go, taking their families, guards and in special cases, maids and civilians with.

People who joined only recently can just start here too, good excuses for your character could be things such as business trips, illness or being hired only just now.