Ducal Palace, Reception Room
As you arrive at the Ducal Palace, it's imposing and grand architecture dwarfs the small forest that separates it from the city. The gate guard waves you through once he sees the driver wave his pass. Somehow, the Duke had figured out where you were staying, and sent a driver to pick you up. Not that it was bad, it was a luxury car after all, just a bit unsettling that he knew exactly where to find you. As the car pulls up to the curb, a guard opens the passenger door, allowing you out. He says plainly, "Please come with me." It was a short walk to the security checkpoint, which was quite intricate. You had to pass through a metal detector, your bag was searched, and you were patted down. Then, a guard said, "Follow me.", and led you into the palace.
The guard escorting you suddenly starts to speak, "We're sorry if the security screening was a little intrusive, but some very important people will be here. Anyway, I was instructed to give you a whole speech. I don't think that's needed. You're no doubt accustomed to this type of thing. Just remember, don't outright insult anyone, and keep your hands to yourself, and you'll be fine."
Finally, you arrive at a door. "Here we are, now if you'll excuse me, I have to collect more guests.", the guard says as he walks back the way he came. The door opens, and a servant ushers you in, while another offers you a glass of champagne.
The room had a few people milling about, chatting, the Duke obviously wasn't there yet, but some important Knessians were there. You see that a few look over at you, curious as to why you are here, and where you come from.
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