The plume of dust that followed the RV could be seen a mile away. A couple of air riders had seen the vehicle from above and had given advanced warning.
From Avalon Castle's main courtyard, Erick Rashak threw his wedge into the air and hopped on like a seasoned pro. He waved his arm and a dozen SpecTac men rose up into the sky with him.
From below, it was an amazing sight. Since Erick was Emperor, he did not wear the usual black mage body suit that the rest of the ordinary denizens wore.
His outfit was of a deep royal purple. It played against his teal hair quite nicely, making him look like a cooler version of his normal peacock-looking self.
For the Emperor to come out and meet visiting dignitaries was something unheard of. It made everyone question the motives of the most powerful man in Ashrya.
