He and Simus stopped at the stone’s edge, but Keir and Lara continued on. It was like a wave before them, as all the warriors, every warrior knelt. Joden and Simus followed, two steps behind.Īs they passed, the warriors knelt. “Stand forth, Keir of the Cat.” Essa called, his words echoed by the Singers for all to hear. Joden had never seen so many warriors in one place before, and he suspected he never would again. A path lay before them, with warriors crowding around the Heart, waiting. Joden faced forward with them, to see the four Eldest Elders ranged on the Heart, waiting. And every beginning was an ending in itself.” “Wind Winds told us that, once,” Simus said. “But it took all of our lives and loves to bring us to this point, beloved. Keir held out his hand to Lara, who stood beside him. Simus stood next to him, as serious as he had ever seen the man. Joden took his position behind the Warlord and Warprize. “Elders,” Essa demanded, his voice loud and clear for all to hear. Many have been permitted to speak in this session, but only Elders and Eldest Elders hold the right of decision. When there was no response, he continued. “Are there any others who wish to be heard?” Essa asked. Until, finally, the voices grew quiet and thoughtful, and all had a chance to express their truths. “The snows come,” he said to any that complained. Essa held them until the stars appeared, and recalled them to Council before the stars disappeared.
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