ARENVALD
We may have a problem, sir.
A group of Ananta has arrived at the main gates. And I don't mean the Vira. These are
Qalyana─the ones that summoned the primal.
They're insisting they be allowed to attend the council. Lyse is trying to reason with them, but she may need help...
PIPIN
Hmm... An invitation was extended to all of the native beast tribes...but we assumed the Qalyana would refuse it out of hand.
RAUBAHN
We had best go and see for ourselves. Pipin, take command of our forces and be ready for battle.
Forename─you've dealt with these Qalyana before. I'd have you at my side.
LYSE
Forename! Raubahn! Gods, it's good to see you...
QALYANA PATRIARCH
Ah! The ssslayer has come.
We have not forgotten how you sssinned againssst the Lady of Blisss...but we did not come here to shed blood.
You claim to ssseek harmony with all who call Gyr Abania home. If thisss is truly your wish, you will welcome usss as envoys of the Ananta!
LYSE
It
is our wish, and you are welcome. But we cannot condone the summoning of primals.
If you want to enter the palace, I must ask that you first surrender any crystal jewelry. You have my word that it will all be returned to you when the meeting is over.
QALYANA PATRIARCH
...We will do as you asssk─but you will not have our weapons. We are not ssso foolish as to place ourssselves
entirely at the mercy of our tormentors...
RESISTANCE WARRIOR
I reckon that's the closest we're going to get to a compromise. And we
will have people standing guard...
RAUBAHN
Aye, let them keep their swords.
QALYANA PATRIARCH
Then we have an agreement. Lead the way to your meeting chamber.
RAUBAHN
Why do I have the feeling we've welcomed a viper into our midst...?