Concerns Beyond Death

Concerns Beyond Death is the fourth chapter of Tales of Sheol'gotha:  Shadow of the Abaddon.

Synopsis
After successfully separating Imma from Valon so that the prince's body can be prepared for burial, Palus exits to find Maire and Eimer talking outside. He sends Maire inside to look after Valon and speaks with Eimer who admits that he knows of the circulating rumours suggesting Palus seeks to take up the abaddon's crown. He dismisses them, but that does not stop Eimer from voicing his subtle support, as well as hinting at that of other lords.

Palus returns indoors to an administration hub, dealing with some of his work before finding more complicated matters. He suddenly finds that there's a prisoner of the third legion that has not been attended to and has her brought before him. She is thin and unnerving, unintimidated by him. Palus attempts to find answers from her, but she seems more intent on goading with suggestions that she could bring Valon back. In frustration he sends her away, but she seems quite content with herself.

Gadden, having shown interest in her throughout, asks whether Palus needs help, but he refuses.

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