The challenges Nyrielle laid out so plainly were ones that weighed on the minds of everyone who had dwelled in the Vale of Mists their entire life. Virve and Lennart both nodded along as Nyrielle laid out the challenges, quickly understanding why, even with the sizeable reinforcements they'd brought from across the mountains, Lady Nyrielle would choose to create a new, more senior position imbued with the authority to command their forces in such an unconventional campaign.
Others around the table showed reactions that had less to do with the coming war and more to do with what they saw as long overdue recognition of Thane's position within the Vale of Mists. Ashlynn wore a radiant smile as she looked at the man who had declared himself her 'big brother' when she first arrived in the Vale, and Ollie, sitting nearby, looked equally proud at the recognition his mentor was receiving.
