There was an art to the order of auctions. To maximize the enthusiasm of the atmosphere the host would want the first item to be excellent enough to raise the anticipation of the guests. However, the real showstoppers must be left until the end.
Therefore, the first item of an auction is usually appealing enough to rank just within the top 10 of the items being shown, while also being widely desired and usable by majority of the beast-tamers in the room. That way as many individuals are drawn into the auction early as possible. And once they place their first bid, even if they don't win, their resistance to casting a second, then a third, then a fourth, gradually declines.
The red covering was removed from the covering to reveal I shining gold piece of armor, with 7 intricate designs all around the armour.
