The final members of the audience took their places in the arena, happily chatting and discussing what was so important that the normal games had to be halted. Isis stared at them, breathing shallow breaths as Augustus waited for the perfect moment. Seeing the stage clear, he looked to her and smiled. "You will know the cue when to come out."
Completing the final checks on himself, making sure his jewellery was correct and his appearance perfect, he stepped out with a wide jewelled smile, waving to the crowd who applauded the sight of him. Stepping on the stage, he walked over to a large shell with numerous runes carved over it, placed on a stand.
