Festival of ascendants (Open to All)

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The Festival of ascendants, announced by the Archon Tenebris was to be embraced by all Dragons to be welcome within the Ebonwing Isles and Shadow’s Refuge rather than its usual seclusion only for those of Nightwing blood. The Festival traditional emphasises a veneration on the ancestors and those who had come before, yet for these current days the theme was placed upon comradely, community and entertainment to allow Dragons of all Tribes to find merriment and revelry in a time otherwise plagued with death and destruction ever since the Monster scourge bore down upon the world. The Archon found it fitting that a festival such as this what was born to celebrate natural bounty, venerating the fallen, honouring the gods and warding off bad luck was certainly needed not only for Nightwings but to all. So the invitation was just that, for all Dragons should they wish to come to Shadow’s Refugee, for a night of festivity. To this end, custom dictates one would usually wear a mask, Nightwings in particular would wear a bone like helm in the fashion of a skull over their visage to mimic the fallen ancestors they revere.

The Shadow's Refuge was refurbished and revitalised for a ceremonial occasion unlike any it had hosted before even despite the restricted resources the Nightwing Tribe could now muster, the ramparts and battlements of the Citadel and its sister institutes such as the magisterium were decorated and cosmetically made appealing with a cohort of banners and sigils reflecting the dominion of the NightWings pursuits. The bright colours and hues of blue in the form of banners filled the rocky plateau and the most central and prominent position of the Citadel itself. Attendants of the Citadel would flock to the centre of the courtyard, welcoming guests passionately and leading them up the towering stairs to the grand hall where the large draconian influenced decorated doors remained open welcoming all those within.

The large atrium which was the Grand hall was filled with works of Majesty from marble sculptures depicting Dragon imagery to the columns which supported the vast roof which seemed to have etched workings of roses and their thorns spiralling upwards across the pillars to the ever looming ceiling above. An awe-inspiring table of the highest carpentry work was then positioned like a horseshoe around the entire hall, upon it marvels of exotic and culturally favourable foods of fresh kills were displayed for the feast come. With braziers lining the walls of the antechamber which was the Grand Hall a warming humming coo filled the air in the form of a tenor tune sung by several artists which stood below the far end stain glass window which depicted a young Tenebris, his wings brazenly flared open, engrossing the entire bottom half of the stained glass window, while the depiction of the moon was risen above the iconography of Tenebris, heralding him in the Light. It would be a time to celebrate being alive, celebrate the wonders of creation and be one within a join community of all tribes. The air tasted so heavenly due to the fresh food, every delicious thing ready to be shared with friends.

The Archon, Tenebris himself already stood behind the head of the table on the dais what was usually his position for official greetings and ceremonies, waiting for others to arrive and make themselves comfortable, his imposing figure made ever more so by the adorned silver he wore across his horns and a mask decorated to appear as though a skull, with sapphires embedded around the eyes. From the far end of the hall his silhouette bore across the atrium as his eerie sapphire gaze remained dispassionate in their personal scrutiny to examine all who entered. His posture was filled with pride and regal grace as a warm smile spread across his otherwise austere features as he patiently awaited for the hall to be filled, while he did not wear the harness usually needed to restrict Mephala, allowing her to reign free this night, there would be a cushioned gold gelded stool beside his dais meant for her to be on as they welcomed any guests.

All the events left the usually composed Chogath absolutely speechless. Kog and Zix stared at him, waiting for his next move as his black eyes tracked the Archon retreating to another room.
Chogath had been in the presence of a Godess... and none other than the daughter of Tenebris. He wasn't sure why this surprised him, all things considered; that child the Archon seemed intent on meeting did indeed look like the divine Night Fury. He turned to the others, desperately needing the advice of Zix.
"What are the chances this messes with our plan?" he hissed quietly, his frill ruffling nervously. "The implications of what we have witnessed are more than we were bargaining upon..."
Zix hissed in slight disdain. "This is better, old friend. We now have a very convenient position. The Archon could perhaps use our services... or perhaps we could see if this Vanguard could serve as the first point of contact... after all, it is a free audience with him."
The larger black dragon nodded, his eyes scanning the crowds of dragons around him, lingering on the Earthwings in particular. "Think of the knowledge he could give us... the augmentations I could provide to both his forces and ours.... perhaps then we shall reclaim the monsters and unlock their secrets."
Zix nodded, his smile as cold as his grey gaze. "Indeed... but I believe we shall let him use us as he leads. Show him we're valuable assets... or more specifically that you are a valuable asset."
Chogath grinned. "My dear Zix, you have read my mind."

Noctis see Archon Tenebris heading towards the portion of the Citadel where commoners aren't usually allowed to enter. He rushes over hoping to catch him before he gets there. "My Lord, a moment of your time please."

[This topic is now closed, any continuations etc, let me know and another thread will be made for the following days where Tenebris will be holding audience for petitioners, anyone else who remains in Shadow's Refuge in the following days and want to create topics set there without Tene feel free to make topics within the Citadel outside of any of the Private wings and what have you]