Although his family lineage was nothing to laugh at, Sir Ulrich Von Igelfeld felt distinctly nervous as he rode towards the Bedwyr manner. But alas, an invitation from the King and soon to be Emperor is not to be turned down.
Although always on the edge of fashion, for this occasion Ulrich spared no expense. The finest tights, and his most intricate tunic grounded the look, but the true feather in his cap was his actual feather and cap! shipped in from his family's estate in Dwilight, the four foot (1.3 Meter) bright red plume of the Caerwynian Flockbird was sure to make a statement.
As he rides towards the reunion, for just one moment he forgets his nervousness and thinks, "I wonder how old Jenred's daughter is now..."