voice echoing across the Great Hall of Concordance. His knuckles turned white as he held his staff, rage on h

rune walls. Her voice remained unbroken, and she held Rorik's eyes with resolute defiance. "

e. She sneered and asked, "Freedom?" "This is not about your freedom, Moon Weaver." This is about survival. The prophecy i

pressions. The glistening stones around the walls heightened the already strong sense of distrust. Their glow was dimmer than it had been days earlier. Chancellor

is a need, Lady Selene; it is not a matter of fear. The loss of the sanctuary leaves our kingdom o

ch that removes my voice. I was not invited to participate. There w

ce began, his mind a mess of bewilderment and frustration. Even still, her attitude struck a chord with me. S

en the sanctuary collapsed? What options did we have when rebel organizations began wreaking devastation

d hatred. He was fully aware that she was battling for her liberty. However, the prophecy hove

ntire room came to a halt as everyone turned to face him. He rose, his massive figure attracting not

his, and her resistance dissolved int

. "I agree that the kingdom is in danger, and the defenses are

Kael's shoulder, conveying a mixture of pride and anxiety. "Ka

is is the exact moment. If the kingdom is to survive, this

te has gone on much too long. The loss of the refuge forces us to act quickly, with no other

is gaze cold. "We are not taking this decision lightly. The u

ce was pale, and her defiance had been replaced by a

contented smile on her face. Finall

er more than simply the sanctuary and wards. Regardless of the consequences

walls' flowing stones fluttered and darkened, and the light vanished in an inst

ater surrounding him reacted instantly. Elara's silvery strengt

d the center of the chamber. The voice sounded low and resonant: "Your decision has been ma

with discomfort. Kael took a step forward, his magic f

eaver," it murmured calmly. "The expense

the council into quiet. The oppressive airlifted

er hands. Her face was blank, but he could see the resolve in h