It is the day of the Doge’s annual ball and all notable citizens of Armon will be in attendance. Whispers in the court speak of a delegation from the Grydorlan Empire arriving in the city, with the intention of offering the Doge the hand of friendship. Doge Vittorio has invited the delegates to the ball, with the intention of presenting a Mask of Crystal to the Empire’s emissary as a token of friendship. Is the Doge really going to accept the hand of friendship from the Empire? And what’s more, who is the strange Olfenstein Prince who has the Duke’s ear, and the Prince’s mysterious companion who simple refers to herself as The Marquesa? Receive your invitation, and be prepared for the Duke’s Masquerade Ball!