After her father's surrender, Ember didn't have time to run to Davi and celebrate. First, there was a greater duty to fulfill: formally greeting the five councilors of the clan.
Though the Darnels had always been a family that valued practicality and power over appearances, certain traditions still held firm. An appointment as significant as that of a new leader couldn't escape the formal rituals.
The redhead was led through corridors still illuminated by the magical flames that adorned the entire Darnel territory. One by one, she presented herself before the councilors, elderly men and women. Naturally, Ember already knew most of them, being the daughter of the former leader.
Then, despite his exhaustion, Griff walked beside his daughter, guiding her to the Temple of Fire. She was familiar with the name but had never had the honor of entering the place, the most important monument in the Darnel territory.
