The arena had long since quieted, and the celebratory atmosphere was winding down as the four chosen participants for Yorg prepared for the journey to the Imperial City, Hazorh. The announcer had declared the winners—Turai's team and the other duo of men, securing their places as Yorg's representatives in the grand tournament.
The final announcement was also clear: they would depart for the Imperial City at sunset, using the city's prized transportation gate. This gate, an arcane marvel, was one of Yorg's proudest achievements and a symbol of its economic might. Not many places in the empire could afford such a luxury, as the activation cost was staggering—requiring enough magic energy equivalent to two dozen Tier Five origin cores. But for this occasion, the expense was justified.