The events hurtled by in a blur- I even picked up a medal myself in the chariot racing, using my magical bond with beasts to keep them under a much finer control than the other racers.

Coming to end of the individual modern games brings the more esoteric events in both the celestial events and the Great Games- Dramatis Personae and Herald and Trumpet.

The events came down to a few notables- the heady charm magics of the followers of Sydon and Lutheria, the showmanship and charm of Falana and the inspiring bittersweetness of Calliope. For her final performance, singing of peace Calliope is resplendent. Summoned fae hold her aloft, fluttering pinpricks of light creating a shimmering gown of light with delicate wings. She steps out onto open air and sings hovering over the crowd.

In the days that follow, the people of Mytros come to call her the Angel of Music.

Both Xan and Calliope are crowned with Laurels for their prowess in the Games. Their crowning, marks the beginning of the group events.

As they are crowned, King Acastus speaks quietly to Xan, who pales and then nods once tersely. It seems our liege has more to discuss with our Yellow Bird.