King Tring was taller than most dwarves and his intricately carved gold crown with large rubies adorning each upswept pinnacle made him appear even taller. Even though Queen Trana’s crown was a simple golden circlet with a single red ruby in the front, she still towered over the King. The royal couple marched into the chamber and the assembled visitors appeared to go unnoticed until the King and Queen were seated. “King Tring, Ruler of Dorgun, and Queen Trana bid welcome to their visitors,” heralded the dwarf messenger. King Tring raised a jewel-studded hand and indicated that the visitors may be seated. Prince Tergota, instead of sitting, walked forward to the center of the amphitheater and bowed to the King. “King Tring, Queen Trana, I, Prince Tergota, descended from the line of King Arak and King Frakis, bring greetings from King Tugar of Talman,” he declared while holding forth the Dagger of King Arak upon two upraised palms.
