High above the sprawling expanse of the King's Capital, in the topmost chamber of the palace, where windows offered a commanding view of the city below, Aragon held court.
The room, with its vaulted ceiling and ancient tapestries depicting the victories of the kingdom's wars
Freja, whose persistent counsel had finally convinced Aragon to call this meeting, stood by one of the towering windows. Her sharp eyes missed nothing as she observed the assembled lords and ladies.
She had argued long and hard for this gathering, knowing that formal alliances would be crucial in the days to come. The fact that Aragon had saved them all from both the undead army and the Arakenys gave them a strong position, but politics required more than just heroic deeds.
