A small party of horsemen rode through the streets of Skyhaven as the banner of house Khyriin flew above them. The peasants of the city walked out to see the entrance of the great noble houses as some of them would make a great spectacle out of their entry into the city. Showing off their riches and valor to the common folk of the Royal Lands. Odegai Khyriin did not feel the need to show off. Respect is something you earn through your real deeds, preferably on the battlefield and not through phony magic tricks and fancy parades with knights in shining armor. As he looked around he could see some disappointment on the faces of the peasants. No matter how majestic the Khitani horses are, seeing only 14 of them was a bit disappointing. 

When lord Khyriin was traveling he would always make sure his party was not larger than necessary. He felt no need to have an extensive guard with him when traveling to the lands of his fellow lords. The man felt that he was perfectly capable of defending himself and his ability as a warrior is renowned far beyond the borders of The Endless Plains. There were times that he would even travel alone. But for this journey Odegai had decided to take along a small Khitani guard to make sure his other traveling companion would be save.

Prior to this journey Odegai's daughter Rika had begged her father to take her with him. She had never visited the majestic city of Skyhaven before and this might be her only chance as she was soon to be wed with Prince Oswyn Marrow of Alabast. As she drove her horse around the streets of Skyhaven the young girl could hardly believe what she saw. The endless rows of stone buildings, the colorful dresses of the commonfolk and the many banners waving in the wind. Compared to Skyhaven, Khitan was just small and dirty town. In some backward land far away.

It didn't take long before Odegai and his companions reached the royal palace. With a quick gesture of his hand he ordered 4 of his men to take care of the horses and make sure they were properly fed and under guard of 2 Khinati warriors. Horses are the most priced processions of the Khitani and to have a horse stolen is more disgraceful then to lose your wife in Khitani culture. No matter how much royal guards the house Paragon would station at the stables, Odegai made sure that there were always two of his men watching over their horses.

Odegai Khyriin entered the Phoenix palace flanked by his daughter Rika would stared in amazement at the rich decoration, expensive furniture and other luxuries the majestic palace of the Paragon's had to offer. Rika was closely followed by her female servant and the 7 remaining warriors. For most of the warriors it was also the first time in Skyhaven but unlike the young girl, they kept their composure and remained silent and ever serious looking as they followed their Khan into the great hall where the houses would meet. All their weaponry was still strapped to their armor as they all overheard Shamgar aks the other lords to hand over their weapons. For a moment they looked at each other and towards their Khan. For the Khitani warriors their weapons are part of who they are. To give them away is like to give away a part of who they are and an ultimate sign of submission. Proud people as the Khitani are, they would only show their submission to their Khan and the bearer of the crown of fire.

Odegai Khyriin walked up to Shamgar Paragon and bowed his head slightly as a sign of greeting and respect. However his face was serious as Shamgar has put the man in a difficult position. To surrender his weapons in front of his man was not an option. Odegai of house Khyriin has sworn his loyalty to the Phoenix throne and the crown of fire, not to Shamgar Paragon. He looked the first dawnbringer in the eyes and firmly spoke "I refuse to hand over my weapons., nor will my men hand over their weapons. I will gratefully take your offer of hospitality. Please have my daughter escorted to her room as I await the arrival of the other lords"