As time seemed to slip passed them, Ralvania had not heard from the insane witch. It was fine with her, she had been swamped with creatures over the next few months.  This morning she'd seen a shaman needing a potion for his aching joints, then a witch doctor with a migrane. It seemed that beings from all over had come by for her help.

There had been imps, goblin-elves, gnome-trolls and even a warlock came by for advice, potions or a cure of some kind. She'd been overwhelmed for months now but finally her flow of clients had died down and having a few minutes of peace, headed with a large mug of brew to her favorite room. Taking a long drink from the mug, she sat down slowly.

Cracking open the spell book and writing out a few notes and herbal recipies from her apprentice. The girl was highly gifted when it came to herbal anything.  Pouring a second cup, the empress nearly jumped when there was a knock on the door. Rolling her eyes in annoyance however she wasn't surprised by the interruption.

"Come in." 

"Sorry miss, Hate to be a  bother  but Ludwig brought a message for you." She explained.

"Oh thanks, I'll take it." She told the girl.

"Here, miss." She handed the envelope over and left quickly, getting back to work.

The empress took another sip before tearing open the envelope. Reading it a few times she just stared at it confused.

Ralvania-

   Come visit us.

        Lily

                     It was strange. However it didn't seem to be a magical emergency, so she had a few more cups before sending for the dragon. The empress packed lightly, only a few bare needs for the trip. She was ready before Soranto. She had another cup of pixie brew before  Amberosia peeked in the office.

"He's ready." She informed her boss.

"Good, thank you." The empress replied, leaving the castle to meet with the dragon and find out what Lily needed.