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The Crossfort Ball
The Crossfort Ball, while a military event, possesses none of the austere trappings most military organized events are known for. No expense is spared on any detail, from the magnificent displays of Ancient artifacts to the custom hand-woven towels in the castle washrooms. It is an event of excess, meant to symbolize both the might and prosperity of Chalice.
—From The Toltaire Times
Cade looked into the mirror at the suit he was wearing. It was in the traditional military style, but it had been altered to his exact measurements and was made of a much higher-grade cloth than was typically afforded to soldiers. The collar was shortened to match modern tastes, and the jacket with Bearer-grade tungsten buttons gave him an imposing silhouette. He hardly recognized hims
