The immense doors of the castle swung open and a woman stepped out into view. Known as the Empress of Jewels, this woman was clearly of an important stature. The enormous crown that was perched atop her glossy crimson hair was a dead giveaway. Her skin, already pale, was dusted with powder. Her pale brown eyes were accentuated by face paint. She was dressed in a draping gown of sapphire blue and black. Around her neck was a lovely necklace set with expensive stones. It was her bracelet, however, that drew most people's attention.