Three days later, invitations had been dispatched to every kingdom, to the nobles in the imperial cities of Orthus, to the knighted lords, the academy, and to every corner of the world. Even the common folk of the Orthus Empire, from the smallest villages to the largest cities, received word. The wedding of Ard and his eight fiancées was scheduled to take place in a week, once preparations were complete, and everyone was expected to attend.
Many nobles, already weary of the Emperor's rule, sent messengers with letters declaring their intent to join the celebration, often bringing representatives of the people from their territories. Naturally, the kings of the surface realms could not attend in person, but they sent envoys with their congratulations. Meanwhile, the merman kingdom of Lenoria, the kingdom of Grimgarth, and the kingdom of Tartagia sent Elmer, Grethia, and Tatiana to represent them as crown princes and princesses.
