Usually after the once in a century competition and associated auction, Cimmeria actually became a bit lethargic. There had been many parties, meetings, and general exhaustion for all businesses being completely tapped out of stock due to the massive influx of people.
The departing competitors would disperse in a discrete manner to not overload the streets, teleportation arrays, and gates with far more flow of bodies than could be possibly regulated. Those that had close ties to the Stardust Emporium were given special exemption to fly out directly with their large artifacts but those were so rare it was hardly noticed.
The current competition had a different result. Rather than lethargy, it was as if a massive tournament had taken place and all were discussing the best combat moments. Instead, however, they were discussing 1 man.
