By the nocturnal hour most of her guests had gone home.  Lily had taken Willow home once the little fairy had fallen sleep in one of the chairs next to her mother. After that the warlocks and their mates headed back to the Nucandu forest, it was a good three hour walk from here. 

        Salem and Pandora stayed a little longer, having wine with the empress and Magellan. Amberosia was running, clearing dishes left and right.

"Do you need anything empress?" 

"Yes, sit your over-worked butt down and have a drink." The empress told her.

"Sure." She replied, taking a seat next to Magellan.

The empress poured the shot and slid it down to her. It looked dark green. She downed it. The stuff was bitter and quite potent.

"What is this stuff?" She asked.

"Banshee brew. Stronger than goblin's ale, but you deserve and need it tonight." Ralvania told her.

Salem also had a shot of the potent liquid. It was potent as could be almost too strong for him but did his best not to let it be known. 

       The empress enjoyed visiting with her few closest friends. Once everyone had gone through the first shot she poured a round for all of them.

"To Amberosia and Magellan." The empress shouted as they raised thier glasses to honor the elder vampire and sorceress.