The Council

The Council is the thirty-seventh chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
Palus gathers some soldiers to accompany him and leaves for Reitan, passing beneath the gates and into the city after a long journey with little conversation. He brings them to the central tower and hands over the reigns of the gita, telling the stable hands to inform the council he has arrived. There is a delay and he opts to sit, watching the boats pass by on the river. While some soldiers go for food and drinks, he has another soldier, Remarri, tell him of his grandfather who ferried witchguards from the mainland to the islands. Palus suspects the witchguards of looking for something rather than someone.

After finally being invited in he steps among the council in the central chambers, though it is quickly apparent that his words would be of little impact as Gadden is already there and looks to have already spoken at length. One lord in particular, Lord Myrce, points out that Palus is quickly ascending the ranks and suggests he has aspirations for the throne. Palus threatens the lord in return, and the council draws attention to the events in Flagstone. They demand the prince, not believing Palus when he says Valon is not with the legion, and when Palus makes threats to Reitan's trade through his position as head of the caravan it is taken poorly.

Palus attempts to leave and is intercepted by guards at the door. He wastes no time in trying to fight his way out, but a spell disarms him and he adapts his arms into weapons. He kills one guard, knocking down several servants and council members, including an arcanist, before he is wounded by Eimer who disables his left hand and knocks him unconscious.

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