Emedius left the healer hall, walking briskly to speak with Lord Marcellus. Waiting in the audience room, he remembered when the two thrones were not empty but occupied by Aradia and her husband Justinus; now, only their son was left to provide wisdom and rule over the Elves.
Marcellus entered the room and saw where Emedius was looking and said, "I miss them too, Emedius; perhaps they will return to us someday.’
"Aradia, perhaps, as she has gone overseas, but I have not heard any word of your father after his disappearance in the early battles with Magnar.’
"Neither have I, but there is little I can do now by remembering our sorrow and loss; how can I help you?’
"I need to depart Phoenicia to find out the fate of the Gracies and their mission; I will suspend my training of your guard i
