Back at King Uriel's palace, things went with their usual flow except for the occasional emotional eruptions made by Lady Felicia over the possibility of the loss of both her daughters. As the sun journeyed up to its place in the sky, he called for a meeting with the council.
By noon, elders of the council had begun to arrive in their regalia. The council hall was opened. King Uriel sat at the head of the table that was in the shape of an octagon. One by one, they took their seats in order of importance. When they were all seated, the horn sounded and the doors of the council hall were closed.
"King Uriel, you summoned us", the first elder spoke after bowing his head.
King Uriel waved for him to have his seat.
"Yes. There is an issue arising that might be of threat to the sec
