Chapter 34: The Council MeetsThe cup banged on the table loudly and made Rolem wince.
“…that's enough. The forty-third meeting of the Council of the Thirteen has begun,” said the old man impatiently.
“What news from Tolan?” asked councilor number four.
Rolem, councilor number two, answered, “He remains ready, near the Outlands. Tolan reports that Gordon, his mother, and the warrior girl all died in the fighting rings. He is in place for the next step.”
“Good,” said the old man. He looked at Rolem for perhaps a moment too long before he turned and asked, “Number seven, what news of the sisters?”
“TrTorrin's daughters have all signed on, but reluctantly. Four of the seven wait in Extatumm to see if Cayne will succeed.”
“So, they wait for three of their sisters to fail?” the old man chu
