"Something wrong Ren?"
Dakkon smiled as he appeared from behind his most trusted soldier and friend.
"Never mind. Something big is happening tonight for you, if you are willing to accept the offer. Just wait."
As Dakkon walked to the raised base of the massive staircase he made eye contact with Jasmine, who sat by the bar. Smiling, he reached the 'summit' and already had everyones attention.
"Good evening Guests. Tonight we have come together to celebrate many things, the longevity of the Monarchy, and more importantly, the ascencion of my wife, Jasmine, to the throne of Hapes as its newest Queen Mother, and 2nd in the Darksword Family line!"
A resounding cheer erupted from the assembled throng, among them many other Hapan aristocrats.
"But tonight, i must ask you to celebrate on other thing. Ren Janggar has served Hapes for nearly as long as the Darksword Family has ruled. His efforts have been both publicised as well as hidden. He apprehened the traitor Akinyelle Daala and has served as my right hand through thick and thin. And for that, among other things, Hapes has decided to honour him with a reward that has only been bestowed 10 times in the entire history of the Cluster.
Ren Janggar please ascend the stairs."
The Crowd parted for Ren as he approached and climbed the stairs. He then proceded to bow before the Crown Prince. Dakkon then was handed an ornate blade of tempered steel and jewels. He placed the sword on Rens right shoulder, then his left.
"Kneel Ren Janggar, and rise Sir Ren Janggar, Defender of the Cluster, Knight of the Realm and honour bound to protect the Queen Mother with his life."
The jublient crowd cheered, honouring the man who had given his life to serve Hapes.