“If we were to attempt such practices here, I do not think we would survive the night,” Gavril said, laughing and receiving resounding agreement from those at court by the chorus of nods and soft replies. “I think it would grieve me if I did not have the counsel of my lady during the times of ages past.”
Gavril tried to hide the sadness in his eyes, and it was opportune when the elven musicians began to play their instruments for the entertainment of those present. When the sweet melody of their song filled the air, it distracted everyone from the Lord of Eden Iolan's sorrow over the loss of his wife. She was taken in childbirth, and Lord Gavril mourned her still. It was a common misconception among the younger races that elves were completely immortal, when in fact they could succumb to
