The stage was set. The world saw a loser, the cult saw a nuisance, but soon, they would all see the truth: that in the world of shadows, the one who controls the "mundane" controls everything. If you'd like, I can:
Away from the spotlight, the was moving. Princess Rose Oriana was missing, framed for an attack on her own father, and the cult’s influence was tightening around the festival.
When Mundane Mann stepped onto the sands against the massive, arrogant Quinton, the crowd jeered. Quinton swung his heavy blade with lethal intent, looking to end the "farce" quickly.
