The High Council:
A meeting convened by the Royalty Council by a two third majority vote to discuss matter of War, Diplomacy, or Treason.
Once a meeting of the High Council is voted for, it must be held within a week of making such vote.
— The Book on the Types Meetings Of The Royalty Council
Vinnandra woke the next day to a throbbing headache, and an aching heart. She groaned on her bed, briefly wondering if Xander had already left Brienda castle given that the burial of Astrid was already done.
More than that, she wondered what he would make of her words to him.
With difficulty, she mustered all her strength and stood from her bed. She located the crate with Astrid's egg that was just beside her dressing table. She lifted the lid and stared at the greenish-red egg that was cocooned inside with smoke swirling about it.
The words of the Dragon Trainers came to her.