- TNP Nation
- sil_dorsett
- Discord
- sildorsett
A chilly evening never dimmed the lights of the Norvalle Harbor District. Nightclubs with their flashy exterior signs and the brilliance of the casinos illuminated the sky. People from all over the country would take a trip to the city every once in a while to see the sights and press their luck. Visitors often claimed they spotted celebrities, top businessmen, and the nobility too.
That night, the clientele visiting the city was on an even higher level, and no one was going to catch a glimpse of them, for they were going to be far from the likes of the Silver Crown Casino and even the Casino de Norvalle. The stakes were not high, as it was going to be a friendly game, but the discussion between the expected competitors was sure to be important, and perhaps even world-changing.
Away from the glitz and glamour, the lights of the Rivage Palace were mostly dim. Business for the night was concluded; the members of the Chamber of Law had left, the Prime Minister had gone home to her family. Only the staff and palace guards remained, though there were a few more guards than usual this night. The entourage of VIPs, six in all, had been invited to the palace.
At the back of the palace, the occupants of the motorcade disembarked and were greeted by Princess Alice, who escorted them through the center courtyard, around a greenhouse which she pointed out to one particular individual, and then to the front lobby. She pointed towards Chamber of Law and the Chamber of Rule, in a sense giving an abridged tour. Up the grand staircase they would go, however, to the princely family's living area, where not too many were allowed to go. Through the hallways, they would pass by the kitchen, dining rooms, bedchambers, studies and libraries, eventually to the entertainment room.
The entertainment room had everything a gamer or gambler could want. A pool table, televisions, a bar with bottles of liquor and wine at the ready, a roulette table, a blackjack table, and even a pair of racing simulator stations. The room had brilliant white walls, with golden trim, ornate rugs, artwork. A couple of palace guards stood watch at the entrance, which was out of the ordinary, but given the importance of the guests, it was deemed necessary.
A lady croupier, in her early 30s with golden copper hair, in a tuxedo jacket, tie and pants, and with glasses, stood in waiting behind the feature table, the poker table. She wasn't the night's dealer, though, instead only being invited to ensure the game was running smoothly and fairly. It was a rare honor for the woman, otherwise having no business in the princely living area, or even the castle itself.
Instead, another woman was to be seated in the dealer's position, another woman of power who wanted to meet with the group, and for what reason no one other than her knew. As the Heads of State of the Bergum Pact entered the room, Princess Claidie stood in front of the poker table and politely curtsied to each and every one of them.
"Welcome, everyone! I'm happy you could join me tonight," Claidie enthusiastically said. "I hope Alice didn't hold you up too long giving a brief tour of the palace... right, Alice?"
"Only for what was important; just the two chambers, and from the lobby," Alice happily replied.
Claidie nodded, pleased that her sister was punctual in bringing the guests to the table. "Anyways, please, have a seat. Relax, take off a load, and just enjoy tonight.
She then introduced the others nearby. "This is Mélissa Farris, a poker and table games dealer from the Silver Crown Resort and Casino. She'll be ensuring that everything I do is by the book," Claidie said, pointing to the lady croupier.
"A pleasure to have the honor of meeting all of you tonight," Mélissa politely said, curtsying to each guest as Claidie did before.
"And this, who you might recognize if you've watched any of our news, is Isaac. I've asked him to be here to tend to you if you'd like a drink as the night goes on," she said, pointing to the former Speaker, Isaac Castellan, who also would have no business in the palace if it weren't for Claidie's demands.
"Sis, would it be alright if I watched?" Alice asked.
"Sure, you can sit by me," Claidie affirmed.
"Anyways, let's begin."
That night, the clientele visiting the city was on an even higher level, and no one was going to catch a glimpse of them, for they were going to be far from the likes of the Silver Crown Casino and even the Casino de Norvalle. The stakes were not high, as it was going to be a friendly game, but the discussion between the expected competitors was sure to be important, and perhaps even world-changing.
Away from the glitz and glamour, the lights of the Rivage Palace were mostly dim. Business for the night was concluded; the members of the Chamber of Law had left, the Prime Minister had gone home to her family. Only the staff and palace guards remained, though there were a few more guards than usual this night. The entourage of VIPs, six in all, had been invited to the palace.
At the back of the palace, the occupants of the motorcade disembarked and were greeted by Princess Alice, who escorted them through the center courtyard, around a greenhouse which she pointed out to one particular individual, and then to the front lobby. She pointed towards Chamber of Law and the Chamber of Rule, in a sense giving an abridged tour. Up the grand staircase they would go, however, to the princely family's living area, where not too many were allowed to go. Through the hallways, they would pass by the kitchen, dining rooms, bedchambers, studies and libraries, eventually to the entertainment room.
The entertainment room had everything a gamer or gambler could want. A pool table, televisions, a bar with bottles of liquor and wine at the ready, a roulette table, a blackjack table, and even a pair of racing simulator stations. The room had brilliant white walls, with golden trim, ornate rugs, artwork. A couple of palace guards stood watch at the entrance, which was out of the ordinary, but given the importance of the guests, it was deemed necessary.
A lady croupier, in her early 30s with golden copper hair, in a tuxedo jacket, tie and pants, and with glasses, stood in waiting behind the feature table, the poker table. She wasn't the night's dealer, though, instead only being invited to ensure the game was running smoothly and fairly. It was a rare honor for the woman, otherwise having no business in the princely living area, or even the castle itself.
Instead, another woman was to be seated in the dealer's position, another woman of power who wanted to meet with the group, and for what reason no one other than her knew. As the Heads of State of the Bergum Pact entered the room, Princess Claidie stood in front of the poker table and politely curtsied to each and every one of them.
"Welcome, everyone! I'm happy you could join me tonight," Claidie enthusiastically said. "I hope Alice didn't hold you up too long giving a brief tour of the palace... right, Alice?"
"Only for what was important; just the two chambers, and from the lobby," Alice happily replied.
Claidie nodded, pleased that her sister was punctual in bringing the guests to the table. "Anyways, please, have a seat. Relax, take off a load, and just enjoy tonight.
She then introduced the others nearby. "This is Mélissa Farris, a poker and table games dealer from the Silver Crown Resort and Casino. She'll be ensuring that everything I do is by the book," Claidie said, pointing to the lady croupier.
"A pleasure to have the honor of meeting all of you tonight," Mélissa politely said, curtsying to each guest as Claidie did before.
"And this, who you might recognize if you've watched any of our news, is Isaac. I've asked him to be here to tend to you if you'd like a drink as the night goes on," she said, pointing to the former Speaker, Isaac Castellan, who also would have no business in the palace if it weren't for Claidie's demands.
"Sis, would it be alright if I watched?" Alice asked.
"Sure, you can sit by me," Claidie affirmed.
"Anyways, let's begin."
