Jennifer
The Forstead mountains, cold and unforgiving yet breathtakingly beautiful. Snow danced through the air in crystalline shards and the forests seemed to be dead silent. The path leading towards the manor was a beautifully crafted stone path with silver and gold accents, a keen observer would even spot a small black cat skipping up the path ahead of the group and into the home. 

The manor was nothing short of breathtaking, much larger than any homes within the cities and much nicer too. Any mage would recognize the handiwork instantly, each brick was was carefully engraved with ornate designs- the crevasses filled with the finest silver, the manor was a construct of magic. 

Once the group found themselves at the door of the manor music could be heard inside, a dark and macabre tune that was as pleasant as it was unsettling. The small black cat was now standing before the group, it's long fangs on full display as the funny looking creature let out a raspy meow. 

Suddenly the door swung open and the group was face to face with a tall pale skinned man with platinum hair. Beside the man was a small boy with white hair seemingly writhing with excitement as he bounced up and down upon seeing the guests.
Joanna
"Oh..."

The tall handsome man was clad in the finest fabrics that draped across his perfect figure as if they were hand made to his dimensions- because they were. Luciel was a boy of class and prestige, after all he was Eliza's son by blood. Any travelers familiar with the host would instantly recognize the boy as her son, it was almost uncanny how similar he and his mother looked. Dark beautiful red eyes and a tall yet alluring figure with cheekbones that could slice through metal- and those awfully blood soaked lips that seemed softer than cloud. 

The man cleared his throat before pulling a wand out of his waistband, flourishing it in the air as blue wisps illuminated the area around them, a smug look of pride on his face as he scanned their reactions. 

"Welcome to Lady Eliza's annual *Dance of Vipers and Hares*. I see you-"

The man groaned as he examined the guests, raising a brow at some of their outfit choices.

"I see you made it... Do come inside."
Lillie
"***YIPPIE!***"

The shorter figure was garbed in a black tuxedo, a small bow tie fixed at his collar to finalize his dashing outfit. His bone white hair and skin as well as his bright blue eyes and smile filled with wonder clashed aggressively with the decor and design of the manner as well as the taller figure by his side. As Luciel began his show the little man couldn't hide the smile of delight on his face, eyes scanning the whole of the group present with an almost childlike sense of wonderment and excitement.

When the blood son of Eliza groaned at the selection of outfits present and spoke with his usual tone of disapproval Alistair took it upon himself to add some chipper reassurance to the honored guests before him. Stepping a pace before his brother Alistair clasped his hands together as a way to grab everyone's attention.

"***Welcome all, we are happy to see such a wonderful and varied selection of guests who have made their way here.***" He spoke with joyous pride while stepping back, grasping one of the door handles and pulling it open with a sweeping hand to gesture for them to enter as they wish.

"***Please do come in. Food, drink and merriment plenty await you within, Miss Eliza will greet you all shortly.***"
Jennifer
Once the group entered the manor they would find themselves in a large open room with gorgeous black wallpaper and a glistening red chandelier above them that almost seemed to defy gravity. The floor was grey tile with with silver and gold accents that was sparking clean. On each sides of the room there were ornate staircases that led to a balcony at the center of the room. Once everyone surely entered Luciel spoke once more. 

"Feel free to talk amongst yourselves until mother arrives."

And with a flourish of his caped suit, he turned, and swiftly exited the room upstairs.
Vicki
Leu had been wandering around Aeterna for what felt like a millennia looking for something interesting. And upon catching wind of a ball being hosted at an esteemed family estate, they just *Knew* They had to go. 

And yet, they were still somewhat surprised at how ostentatious the estate was. Paths laden with gold and silver, every brick carefully engraved, any lord or lady would be blessed to even take residence inside it would seem. It was a far cry from the more practical and mundane estates they had seen in the countryside. Those mostly had wooden palisades, rarely did they have stone walls. And yet here the very paths themselves were laden with gold and silver. Were the owners not worried about thievery? Oh well, it mattered little to them, they were practically brimming with excitement for the ball. What new curiosities would they meet here? What sort of absurdities could they sow here? That is what they were looking forward to.

Leu stepped forward, making their way into the manor, they themselves towered above the rest of the guests uncannily. Leu was an abnormally tall figure, standing at 8 foot, incredibly thin and lanky, with a wicked smile that seemed to encompass almost the entirety of the lower half of their face. It was an uncanny sight, especially paired with the checkered black and white jesters outfit. And behind them trailed a small wagon, an older man in a commoners outfit pulled it himself, it's wooden wheels creaking loudly on the ground. The interior of the wagon rattled with the sound of ceramics, glass and various other strange noises resounded from within. On the left side of the wooden wagon, there was a large wooden wheel, painted with ten different colors, each color taking up an equal section of the wheel, above the wheel was an arrow pointing downwards. Clearly, this was a sort of spinner, some sort of game. Leu turned his head to the right, side-eying his current servant.

"Leave it there, my good Jenkins." The fool spoke in a playful manner, excitement in his tone.

And with that, Leu stepped inside the manor. He scanned the room, admiring the opulent layout whilst looking at the guests.