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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FalcWP" data-source="post: 4393985" data-attributes="member: 16858">Well, if the banquet was already slated and the PCs are being invited... what was the original purpose of the banquet?  Was someone else to be honored, and, if so, are they going to feel slighted if they lose or have to share the limelight?As far as who would make the proclamation - are they merely being acknowledged, or are they getting significant rewards?  How important is the Duke to the King - a relative?  A very minor noble?  The more important the Duke, the more likely the King is to thank the PCs himself.'Other than the PCs, servants and nobles, anyone of significant importance could be in attendance.  Local merchants (the rich ones), other heroes, foreign emissaries, clergy, bards... and maybe a few oddballs, as well.As far as things to do beyond eating and dancing... well, you've got a lot of powerful people who have just been told that the guests of honor are tough and don't mind working for the nobility.  I'd expect a lot of job offers to be flying around.  And probably not to the entire party - each noble likely has a particular type of person they're more apt to offer jobs to.  The tough Marquess who has been in a dozen battles might seek out the warrior or barbarian, while the seductive Baroness goes to the handsome bard or sorcerer, and the leader of a knightly order speaks with the paladin.  Over the course of the evening, the group might accumulate a number of conflicting job offers that they need to choose from... and be careful that they don't slight any of the powerful nobles while doing so.Of course, if things get out of hand or the players don't get in to the whole banquet bit, it never hurts to have a fight or two in your back pocket - assassins, demons, whatever fits your game.  Keep in mind that if you have characters that are of a more martial nature, they're at a severe disadvantage without armor and weapons.  Be sure to have an idea as far as damage for improvised weapons they can find in the banquet hall...Or, consider having a duel - if the players offend someone, or someone offends them.  You could even turn it into a 'team duel' of sorts.  Could be against knights of the realm, retainers of some noble, or another adventuring group.</blockquote>

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