School is out and the temperatures quickly rising, signifying that Summer is here. Once again, the time has come for the changing of the Seasons. As its natural, the time for one Monarch to step down and pass the Freehold's crown to the next has arrived.
As guests enter the Four Seasons, they are greeted by the ever cordial hotel manager, the Wizened who is in charge of running the place in name of the whole Freehold. The Chatelaine leads those who have arrived through the halls of the hotel until they finally reach the Throne Room.
The place still has the touch of Spring, but it is obvious that it is quickly fading as Summer awaits for its turn. While there are still flowers and some moss hanging from the walls, the temperature is much hotter than the last time the whole Freehold gathered here. Also, there are several unlit torches hanging from the walls in the room.
Off to one side of the room, there is a long wooden table with several chafing dishes and trays on it. There are a variety of exotic dishes laid out on the table, and upon closer inspection it becomes obvious that the buffet is a little heavy on the meat side this time around. What's more, a few feet from the table there lies a makeshift fire pit, in which a massive hog of some sort is being roasted. As usual, Sam waits behind the bar for the guests to arrive and place their orders.
The hotel's staff is already congregating around the room. The Spring Queen, who also happens to be the chef of the hotel's restaurant "Fresh Tastes," is looking over the buffet to make sure everything is in order. From time to time, the Ogress walks over to check on the pig on the stick, turning it slightly to make sure that it is properly cooked.
Big Swilla is standing not far from the buffet, his predatory eyes fixated on the massive hunk of meat that is currently being cooked. Duncan has left the hotel's gym to attend the event. After all, the ice Elemental wouldn't miss it for anything. He seems to be in a positive mood, because today is the day when his King will take on the Freehold's crown. Meanwhile, Gianna is sitting in one of the tables with some cards laid out in front of her, and seems to be playing Solitaire or something of the sort.
Welcome to the Summer Coronation! As usual, please break off into separate threads when appropriate and label them with (Summer Coronation 2012) in the name. This thread will remain open for 1 month, and will be closing on July 21st. Have fun!