In a gigantic throne room, up on the northern hills of Eldoria, several golden-robed elven elders had assembled.
This was the Emperor's special seclusion palace and these elders were the council members of the Emperor himself, tasked with protecting him in case the palace was breached by enemies.
Not because the Emperor was weak, but because more often than not, one was in their weakest state in the midst of an enlightenment euphoria.
If they were disturbed during this time, then not only will they lose out on any valuable insights they had gained, but they might also suffer from a terrible backlash, which could potentially even cripple them.
So it was very common practice to enter seclusion for cultivation purposes after placing your safety in trustworthy hands.
And these golden-robed elders, of course, were the most trustworthy bodyguards for the Emperor.
