"Thank you, my friend. If you will excuse me, then, I have the feeling that I must meditate, to clear my mind and soul, for this encounter," he says, offering Draiss a bow, before retreating to find somewhere quiet, until showtime.<br/><br/>Finally, the day of the festival arrives, and with it, a day of feasting and celebration, culminating in the great shows, held in the courtyard of the castle, for all the nobility to see, as they gather around massive tables set up, and laden with food, for tonight, leaving a wide, open stage for the performers. The group Draiss and Ulden are performing with will be the highlight of the night, following the feast, just as the ale and wine begin flowing freely; everyone will be sated from eating, and just beginning to drink, but not yet drunk enough to forget the performance or become disruptive.