I try not to gawp as I enter the large ceremonial hall at the centre of the palace complex. I thought I was prepared for what I"d find come coronation day after spending time around the royals for the funeral, but it"s nothing compared to this. Everything around me is brightly coloured, with the reliefs on the wall depicting the coronations of kings and queens past so brightly painted that it seems as if they were done yesterday.
Matia yips and presses herself against my leg as we make our way to the designated spot for the attending Anubis Blessed. My mouth goes dry as I realise just how near the front it is, but I suppose that makes sense. The gods are in order of importance, and considering Anubis is the son of two of the Ennead, that means my position is close to the top opposite the
