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The Ballroom Seal

Sealed Room State · Party Seal

Queen Imogen's arrival locks the party rooms, forbids entry and exit, and protects the interior from all outside influence or spells.

Story so far

The crawlers anticipate that the Masquerade acts as a multipart spell and that the queen's presence will complete its isolation. They plan to have Samantha restore inventory and magic access before the seal closes and then break the seal during Donut's performance.

The warning activates while the talent competition is underway and the castle battle rages outside. Once active, no participant can enter or leave before the party concludes, and the external conflict cannot magically affect those inside.

Appearance

An invisible barrier announced by glowing system text and arcane light across the ballroom exits.

Role

The seal converts the Masquerade into a closed trap and cuts the coalition off from its outside forces.

Relationships

Queen Imogen — Her arrival activates it.
Samantha — Her security-room mission is intended to undermine its restrictions.
The Talent Competition — It activates during the performance phase.
The High Elf Castle Battle — It blocks the fighting outside from affecting the ballroom.
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Chapter 70
  • Queen Imogen's arrival locks the party rooms, forbids entry and exit, and protects the interior from all outside influence or spells.
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