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with  a  newborn  targaryen  comes  a  reptilian  egg  in  their  cradle -  and  with  her  highness  brought  out  from  the  seclusion  sheâs  lived  in  since  birth,  the  time  of  choosing  has  come.  from  deep  within  the  dragonpits  come  five  keepers,  dressed  in  cloaks  of  charcoal  and  scarlet  thread ,  their  eyes  downward  cast  and  lips  sealed.  these  special  few  who  hold  the  secrets  of  the  winged  beasts  sacred  in  their  minds,  passed  through  the  generations  and  never  shared  beyond.  of  the  five,  three  carry  with  them  jewel  toned  eggs  -  larger  than  any  other  known  to  man  and  just  as  rare. Â
the  first  is  rough,  with  a  golden  shell  and  black  swirls  -  covered  in  sharp  quills  that  would  pierce  the  keeperâs  hands  were  his  hands  not  gloved.  the  second  is  gentler,  seemingly  fitting  the  ocean  more  than  the  fires,  with  a smooth  pearl  white  shell  and  pale  pink  freckling  all  around  it  -  itâs  spikes  dulled  and  itâs  surface  smooth  to  the  tough.  the  third  is  as  bright  as  the  most  brilliant  of  jewels  -  glossy  and  smaller  than  the  others  -  a  midnight  sapphire  with  stormy  grey  shading  and  covered  in  dull  barbs. Â
in  an  act  of  ceremony  by  birthright  never  before  seen  to  the  eyes  of  court,  but  rather  done  so  ordinarily  by  the  targaryens  and  their  ancestors  in  private,  the  queenâs  youngest  child,  the  princess  viserra  steps  forward  -  dark  lilac  eyes  resting  upon  the  reptilian  egg  with  interest.  her  hand  lingers  above  each,  lingering  over  one  more  than  the  others  -  itâs  gleam  calling  in  a  way  the  others  dared  not.  this  egg,  this  dragon,  would  be  the  right  one  for  her  niece.  ornate  egg  taken  from  the  keeper,  viserra  cradles  it  within  her  arms  as  gently  as  she'd  held  the  babe  -  before  approaching  the  princessâs  bassinet  and  placing  the  pearl  white  egg  with  itâs  pink  freckling  within. Â
the  egg  finally  placed  within,  servants  begin  to  pass  out  favours  in  the  form  of  fabergé  eggs  of  all  colours,  some  scaled  and  others  marked  with  jewels  and  metalwork.   the  princess  would  receive  a  gift,  and  so  too  would  her  guests.
as  the  last  is  distributed  the  queen  rises  and  the  room  falls  silent.  so  let  it  be  known.  her  grace  begins,  tone  sharp  as  she  accesses  the  scene. â  the  last  of  my  fatherâs  great  dragon  daghoâs  eggs  has  been  claimed  for  my  granddaughter.  may  the  gods  bless  her  and  the  fires  warm  them  through  the  night. â her  speech  ended,  dragon  queen  does  not  sit  once  more  but  rather  her  queensguard  circles  her  as  she  moves,  offering  her  court  little  more  than  a  passing  glance  before  she  takes  her  leave  for  the  night  with  little  ceremony.  the  queenâs  closest  that  remain  appear  just  as  shocked  by  her  sudden  departure  as  the  court,  the  music  beginning  once  more  as  they  meet  eyes  across  the  room  - her  grace  had  not  been  pleased  at  the  choice.
servants  begin  to  make  their  rounds  -  pointing  out  to  the  guests  that  linger  still  the  secret  clasp  upon  the  side  of  the  eggs,  and  at  once  they  begin  to  toy  with  the  edges  of  their  favours  until  it  can  be  found  and  the  great  eggs  draw  open.  a  stream  of  light  shines  out,  bioluminescent  butterflies  escaping  and  flooding  the  room  with  delight. Â
but  not  all  guests  had  remained  for  the  enchanting  display,  leaving  early  as  partygoers  are  want  to  do.  young  lovers  in  the  halls  doing  so  little  to  be  discrete  in  their  affairs  -  lieges  arguing  with  bruised  necks  and  swollen  lips.  others  find  their  passions  elsewhere,  in  terrors  and  acts  of  bloodshed.
so  busy  are  the  guards  with  maintaining  their  rounds  despite  the  revelry  that  they  do  not  spot  the  scene  until  the  morning.  painted  red  as  though  sparkling  ruby  collars  -  eyes  wide  in  abject  horror  -  three  keepers  of  the  dragonpit  lie  in  pools  of  their  own  blood  at  the  entrance  to  the  catacomb,.  sapphire  egg  lies  broken  by  their  side,  the  form  of  a  reptilian  hatchling  whoâd  hatched  too  soon  crumpled  among  the  carnage  -  dagger  of  riverland  craftmanship  remaining  in  itâs  chest. Â
only  two  eggs  are  accounted  for,  one  within  the  infant-princessâs  throne,  one  tragically  hatched  then  slain  upon  stone  floor.  the  third,  guards  note  with  great  trepidation  as  they  inform  their  queen  -  could  not  be  found.
a  dragon  slain,  an  egg  missing  -  the  queen  refuses  to  let  the  knowledge  be  known  for  fear  of  the  message  it  may  send.  â they  will  find  the  culprits, â  she  states,  â and  they  will  face  the  punishment  of  not  only  the  throne  but  the  gods  themselves. â  fearing  the  consequences  of  their  own  failure,  the  master  of  whispers  declares  a  great  search  be  done,  their  little  birds  flocking  in  to  share  what  they  remembered  of  the  night  prior:
maekor  targaryen  was  spotted  in  golden  finery  stained  crimson  returning  to  their  rooms.
amos  tully  was  seen  leaving  the  party  early,  fabergé  egg  yet  unopened.
odette  mallister  was  seen  returning  to  their  rooms  well  past  the  partyâs  end,  the  front  of  silver  garments  darkened  blue.
raya  stark  was  found  by  the  guards  wandering  late  into  the  night,  and  escorted  back  to  their  rooms.
sabriye  martell  did  not  sleep  through  the  night,  according  to  their  attendants,  spending  the  night  pacing  their  chambers. ( a  guilty  conscience,  perhaps? )
roryn  greyjoy  had  bruises  upon  their  hands and arms  come  morning,  noted  by  their  servants.
olyvar  paege's  rooms  were  empty  in  the  morning,  and  a  search  led  to  the  discovery  of  them  asleep  in  the  gardens  with  no  recollection  of  how  theyâd  arrived  there.
gwayne  hightower  was  caught  leaving  chambers  that  were  not  their  own  in  the  morning.
elowyn  harlaw  left  the  party  early,  failing  to  even  receive  a  fabergé  egg.
rhys  dondarrion  seen  carrying  two  eggs  within  the  hall.
oberyn  yronwood  dropped  their  egg  before  it  could  be  opened,  coating  them  in  golden  dust.
OUT OF CHARACTER: FIGHTING DRAGONS WITH YOU
and  with  this  we  bid  our opening event  'adieu'. Â
butterflies, theft and murder, oh my ! the court has had a busy night.Â
save for the queen's council and queensguard, the general court is unaware of the murders and of the missing dragon egg. those who know are sworn to secrecy, and her fury is sure to rise should it come out.Â
while  nobles  have  free  reign  of  the  city,  any  who  step  out  of. the  keep  might  notice  they  donât  do  so  alone,  with  the  queen's  servants  and  guards  insisting  upon  extra  protection  for  her  court.
current threads may continue, though new ones are recommend too.
those who had suspicion cast upon them may slowly notice their alone time lacking, with servants and maids seeming always around. though it would not be super obvious. we may reach out for further involvement.












