Draiss had requested a book of bodily health with a max boost, and made a note to offer it as an engagement gift. The meetings were enjoyed, as much as he could, but he was busy trying to think of a way out that would not disgrace anyone, and let him keep his valley. He rather liked the valley, the Emperor as a friend, and Tysinni was an enjoyable conversationalist, though her habit of pretending to be a brainless wallflower was amusing when anyone else was around. He still was fuming quietly about being forced to accept nobility, though finally having a proper last name was as amusing as most everything else was, especially since he still didn't know what his proper one was, if he had even had one.<br/><br/>The so called purification rituals, fasting, and prayers were as boring as he had feared, and made a note to never require his priests to do something this silly, though the meditations they did were close, though they were at least allowed to be comfortable. He put up with it for half the night, before finally putting his foot down, and saying he would do their rituals, but his way. He then retired to the temple gardens, and relaxed on a bench, able to 'hear' the city again, without cheating, and was much more comfortable because of it.<br/><br/>He spent the entire ceremony with a look of slight annoyance, indulgence, and whenever he could, he gave the Emperor a look that promised that this will not be forgotten, and revenge would be oh so sweet. Finally done with the ceremony, he pulled off the crown, and idly examined it, considering his words, letting the tension build, before holding up the silver crown. "This... is a symbol, that nobility is not something that you are born into, that can be bought with money, that you get through having the right friends, though those can help. Nobility is simply something that you ARE. That you prove through your actions. I accept this crown, and these responsibilities, not because they will make me rich, that they will make me powerful and have influence, though those come as well, but because I can do more to help more people with them.<br/><br/>I stand here, as proof that anyone, through hard work, sacrifice, dedication, and a willingness to put others before oneself, can become something more. Dragon's Roost, my town, is proof that one can be rewarded for their daily work, can improve their lot, and through a willingness to suffer a bit, they can improve both themselves, and others.<br/><br/>I stand here, and offer a promise. That I will not abuse this power entrusted in me, that I will use it to serve you, the people, the commoners, though I loath that term. Because that is what true nobility is. A willingness to go the distance for the people that serve you, and who are willing to go the distance for the people they serve.<br/><br/>I stand here, and offer a vision, of a future where anyone can improve their lot, without concern or fear of what they look like, who their parents were, or what they have done elsewhere.<br/><br/>I stand here, and offer a challenge, to anyone that feels that they can travel a road of sacrifice and hardship, to risk their life so that others don't have, to seek that path, and walk down it, unflinching, toward whatever their destiny might be.<br/><br/>I STAND HERE, before you, and say... IT IS TIME TO PARTY."