Lady Tyssus smiled in acceptance of all the gracious comments. "I can offer a bit of peace then."  Her Ladyship drifted across the room to stand near the wind chimes with her back to the balcony edge. "You speak of our wonder, and our knowledge. These things I can attest to. We are independent of  others, and we like it that way. To maintain this, we keep our humble village image," with a wave off the balcony she directs the attention of those gathered to the small white-washed village below, "we foster powerful and connected allies," here she nods to Yume, Belara, and Ellera, "and through these connections we keep our ears open to those who make the earth tremble." she spreads her arms to encompass all in attendance.<br/>Lady Tyssus walked between the artifact furniture brushing her hands along the finely designed settle. "We rarely have the cause to offer our full opulence to a guest. Though I do like to put on airs when I can. Our wonder is a thing we hide for fear of forced control. Our allies benefit from us and help keep our hidden status. Our last great guest the lovely and Gracious Shaia made things better by helping us maintain our anonymity while opening several illuminated and golden opportunities."<br/>"Our agents along the Winding Stream between here and our allies in Halta were able to advise and connect us with yourself Sorceress, and a blessing your arrival may prove." Her Ladyship offered a tip of the head towards Sania and Belara. Turning her gaze upon Yume, "We are well connected with Earth and Sky being that we live in your shadow."<br/>"As to how we have these allies, connections, and information well, much of that will come together tonight when my husband addresses you over dinner. I must apologize not being able to be more clear yet."<br/>Stepping back towards the door she turned to them again and addressed them as a whole, "Though I can offer you little as to the why you are here, I can escort you to see the payment for your attendance. The simhata await us in the back stables and I would love to show them off. They are part of our private herd, and we take great pride in them."