A letter is delivered, bearing on the front of the envelope the name 'A. Antinori' and on the back a red seal bearing the initials 'AMB'. It is written in black ink and old-fashioned roundhand.

'Your Grace,

I'm pleased to inform you, that Clan Mekhet had decided to elevate me to the position of Priscus.

Yours sincerely,
Dr. Albert M. Baker