[Riconus Xind'ell]

When the mass formation of ships arrived in the docks of Portshire from Aelyria Prime, it was indeed Riconus Xind'ell that was there to meet them... well, it was Riconus, and a whole lot of friends.

Lining the Sovereign of the Seas were the ships of the Imperial Navy, whom had long been the very symbol of the city when it was called Port Constantine. The sailors of each ship wore their rarely used white suits, with blue bandanas hanging around their necks, while marines stood close by them in a red parade uniform similar to those in the Imperial Legions.

While the Imperial Navy claimed their territory on the water, the situation was quite different on land. Every wooden plank on the docks was covered by the boots of soldiers, standing vigil behind their thane and commander. By all accounts, from the light blue & dark blue bicolor tabard they all wore, it was indeed the Sapphire Guard that stood in wait for them, all standing at firm attention and prepared for inspection. They wore not a fancy parade uniform or dress attire, but rather, the armarments they wore on a regular basis. Their skull caps shined brightly from the suns, and their chainmail tunics were freshly washed of dirt and blood. While indeed, they perhaps did not look as clean as the sailors and marines, the contigent from Aelyria Prime would be hard-pressed to find a group of men more proud to be in their battle kit.

When the flagship had finally docked, Riconus was there to great their landing. He wore simple, loose trousers of brown leather, with the collar and sleeves of a green tunic seen underneath a decorative leather cuirass. "Greetings, my lords and ladies. Welcome to Portshire."

Their arrival was met with relative silence, as the docks had been cleared for the Imperial Court's arrival. The only individuals around aside Riconus were the mass of assembled armed forces, whom obviously did make a sound while at attention. Riconus politely assisted anyone as they attempted to plant their feet on the docks for the first time, and as Milo, Alexis, Nell & Liselle were finally in front of him, he offered a bow to them all.

"Thank you all for your visit, it honors the city. Liselle, it is especially warming to see your face; I said many a prayer for your safety during this troubling past while." He knew that Liselle did not need to be reminded of the ordeal any further, so he quickly redirected the conversation. "The Imperial Navy and Sapphire Guard are here, ready for your inspection should you prefer. As well, The Guard has set a path straight through the heart of the city, towards the thanal palace.

Thousands of citizens anticipate you along our route, and when we arrive at the thanal palace, my entire City Council looks forward to receiving you."

Riconus waited for the group of Imperials to decide on their course of action. They could inspect the Guard, many of whom still carried marks and scars of the battle previously mentioned, or they could continue forward to meet the people lining their route to the thane's manor.