A tall, raven-haired woman enters your Hall, walking with an air ofgrace and command that easily places her into some noble family.  Sheis flanked by two men, each carrying an ornate chest.  As sheapproaches, you hear the swishing of her finely-cut green silk dress and the click of her heels on the tiled floor. The woman drops into a deep curtsy with a bow of her head, her eyesdowncast.  Upon rising, she begins to speak with a voice crystal-clear,her accent unplaceable
 
"I bring a message of greetingsfrom the Order of the Sword and Rose.  I am the Lady Devoue, Matriarchof House Argente, Paladin of Boldrei, and Vice-Commandant of theOrder.  I know that several of our members have adventured with you allbefore and have brought back stories of honor and courage.  Please donot hesitate to seek out any of our members in the future.  We will dothe same."

Devoue nods to the two men who each place their chestson the ground at their feet.  They whisper a few words of enchanmentand two audible *clicks* are heard.  In one chest you see what appearsto be a case of vintage Aundarian wine.  In the other lie fivedragonshards, each irregularly-shaped but roughly 4-inches in diameter.
 
"Please accept these gifts of tribute and friendship from our Order. We look forward to hearing from you and please do not hesitate tovisit our Hall."  

Devoue curtsies again, then turns and glides out of the Hall, smiling at everyone she passes.

*Lady Hope nodded to Varro, and smiled to the raven-haired noble woman.  She continued her silence after Lady Devoue leaves, but winks to Varro in saying, "job well done".