The guards wait patiently while the prayer goes on then with a nod, the senior guard says"please follow me gentlemen and ladies" and begins to ascend the stairs. At the top of the first landing the stairs split left and right with a short 5 foot set of stairs leading to a door. The guard goes to the left and you soon find yourself in what can only be described as a formal informal parlor.
Standing by a burning fireplace is the older man you saw in the infirmary. Turning he faces the party. No crown or badge of office is evident other than a heavy signet ring, but you are in no doubt that you have a very real personal audience with Rolin Vasa, King of Carnimacar and lord of the great lake etc ect..
"Welcome, Please be seated" he says while indicating a long table set for dinner. "A few of the other attendees are running a bit late, I do apologize for the delay, but feel free to help yourself to some of the light refreshments while we wait"