Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin inquires about Geralt's mother, Lydia, from Ysebrant of Ortega, revealing his premonitions about her fate and his intention to help Geralt find her.
• Ysebrant of Ortega agrees to help Ailin find information about Lydia before leaving the Druid Circle of Myna.
• Ailin returns to his treehouse, reflecting on the recent events and his plans for the future, including the expedition to the Cave of a Thousand Monsters and his search for Geralt's mother and other important figures.

Character Developments

• Ailin demonstrates kindness and empathy towards Geralt, showing his desire to help him find his mother.
• Ysebrant of Ortega shows benevolence and wisdom, agreeing to help Ailin find information about Lydia and encouraging him to continue meditating.
• Ailin reflects on his past life and the changes he has brought to the present, showing a sense of responsibility and guilt.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and blood connections, even for witchers who are typically detached from their families.
• The struggle between one's personal desires and the greater good, as seen in Ailin's internal conflict about his actions and their consequences.
• The passage of time and the impermanence of life, as reflected in Ysebrant of Ortega's age and the changes in the Druid Circle of Myna.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Ysebrant of Ortega: Ailin seeks Ysebrant's help in finding Lydia, and the druid agrees, showing kindness and wisdom towards Ailin.
• Ailin and the fat cats: Ailin interacts with the fat cats outside his treehouse, showing a moment of levity and connection with nature.
• Ailin and the Witcher's spirit: Ailin meditates and connects with the Witcher's spirit, reflecting on his actions and the consequences of his choices.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ailin learns the Druidic Meditation Method and enters the Sacred Forest.
• He appears in his Witcher form, not as the Golden Beast Kano King.
• He explores his private birthplace, a grassland, before entering the main oak forest.

Character Developments

• Ailin demonstrates caution and strategic thinking in exploring the Sacred Forest.
• Ysebrant of Ortega, the Grand Master, shows wisdom and understanding in discussing the Golden Beast's nature with Crow.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest and natural selection are discussed in relation to the Golden Beast.
• The importance of respect and tradition within the Druid Circle of Myna is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Ailin interacts with the environment, exploring his birthplace cautiously.
• Ysebrant of Ortega and Crow discuss the Golden Beast and Ailin's new apprentice.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin accepts Mother Nature's Divine Art "Blood Boil" and gains access to the Sacred Forest.
• He explores the vast oak forest, discovering a barrier between the grassland and the trees.
• Ailin receives several new Divine Arts as he progresses through the forest: "Curse Spell," "Befriend Beast," "Nature's Gift," "Nature's Sight," and "Hidden Mark."

Character Developments

• Ailin becomes a Druid and gains new abilities, demonstrating his quick progress on the Druid path.
• He reflects on the nature of Druids, their connection to Mother Nature, and the potential challenges of achieving his goal.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of Mother Nature, and her connection to Druids.
• The challenges and rewards of Ailin's journey on the Druid path.
• The exploration of the Sacred Forest and its boundaries.

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Ailin's thoughts and decisions are influenced by his past experiences and the teachings of Mentor Zebbie Ortega.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin successfully meditates and connects with Mother Nature, feeling a benevolent and majestic will.
• Zerby Ortega, Simmons, and Orga discuss the Sacred Forest, its influence, and the differences in Druids' insights across various sanctuaries.
• Zerby Ortega explains the stages of the Sacred Forest and the prayers gained at each stage.
• Ailin learns that prayers can also be obtained through tasks and merit, and there are five basic prayers for beginners.

Character Developments

• Ailin shows humility and sensibility, impressing Zerby Ortega.
• Zerby Ortega reveals his current stage in the Sacred Forest, the Spruce, and expresses his respect for other Grand Masters.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Mother Nature.
• The differences in Druids' insights across various sanctuaries.
• The importance of humility and respect in the Druid path.

Character Interactions

• Zerby Ortega, Simmons, and Orga express their fondness for Ailin and his potential in the Druid path.
• Zerby Ortega scolds Simmons for disrespecting the Witcher path.
• Ailin and Zerby Ortega discuss the stages of the Sacred Forest and the acquisition of prayers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vesemir and Tissaia de Vries are working late at Aretuza, preparing for an expedition to Dudulak.
• Tissaia gives Vesemir intelligence reports about Dudulak's strange occurrences and monsters.
• They leave Fringilla Vigo sleeping and ascend Seagull Tower, where Tissaia uses a key to open the brass door.

Character Developments

• Vesemir shows concern for Fringilla Vigo's well-being and acknowledges her as a helper, not her apprentice.
• Tissaia de Vries demonstrates her leadership and responsibility by taking charge of the Talent and Skill Association's affairs and offering to protect Vesemir on the Dudulak expedition.
• Vesemir reveals her history with Tissaia de Vries and their shared mentor, hinting at their close past.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and change (mentioned through the history of Aretuza, their mentor's death, and Vesemir's return to Seagull Tower).
• The legend of Ithlinne's treasure and the hope it represents, reflecting the characters' desire for a better future.
• The discrimination against Witchers and non-humans, as mentioned by Tissaia de Vries in relation to Berenidir Roglides' appearance.

Character Interactions

• Vesemir and Tissaia de Vries share a comfortable, familiar rapport, with Vesemir showing deference to Tissaia's leadership.
• Tissaia de Vries shows concern for Vesemir's well-being and offers to protect her on the Dudulak expedition.
• Fringilla Vigo is portrayed as young and inexperienced, needing rest and protection from the more senior sorceresses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tissaia de Vries and Vesemir discuss the Benavent Portal on Thanedd Island, which is believed to have been used by the legendary Sage Ithlinne.
• They acknowledge the portal's instability and danger, but also its potential importance in the face of impending threats.
• Vesemir suggests seeking help from the Free Elves to maintain the portal.

Character Developments

• Tissaia de Vries: Shows curiosity and respect for Ithlinne's legacy, and acknowledges the potential danger and importance of the Benavent Portal.
• Vesemir: Reveals her past as a mother and her hopes for her son Ailin, demonstrating a softer, more maternal side. She also shows determination to protect Ailin's identity and future as a Witcher.

Significant Themes

• The power of prophecy and the legacy of ancient figures (Ithlinne).
• The tension between maternal instincts and the harsh realities of the world (Vesemir's struggle with Ailin's fate as a Witcher).
• The potential danger and importance of powerful magical artifacts (the Benavent Portal).

Character Interactions

• Tissaia de Vries and Vesemir: Their conversation reveals a complex dynamic, with Tissaia showing curiosity and respect, while Vesemir is initially guarded but eventually opens up about her past and her feelings for Ailin. Despite their differences, they share a sense of purpose and determination in the face of the portal's potential importance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vesemir recounts Ailin's early life and the events that led to his becoming a Witcher.
• Ailin's birth was initially celebrated, but a series of supernatural threats (Ghoul, Black Death plague, Plague Siren) hinted at a dark prophecy.
• Vesemir and Soyer, Ailin's parents, debated whether to defy the prophecy and keep Ailin away from Witcher training.

Character Developments

• Vesemir: Struggles with her maternal instincts versus the knowledge of a prophecy that could harm her son. She's initially reluctant to accept Ailin's fate as a Witcher.
• Tissaia de Vries: Shows empathy and understanding towards Vesemir's plight. She agrees to help protect Ailin but also acknowledges the potential danger in defying the prophecy.

Significant Themes

• Fate vs. Free Will: The characters grapple with the idea of predestination versus personal choice, especially regarding Ailin's future as a Witcher.
• Maternal Instincts: Vesemir's struggle to accept her son's fate highlights the conflict between a mother's protective instincts and the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Vesemir and Tissaia de Vries: They share a heartfelt conversation about Ailin's past and future. Tissaia offers support and understanding to Vesemir.
• Vesemir and Soyer (implied): Their relationship is strained due to differing views on Ailin's upbringing and the prophecy. They argue about whether to send Ailin for Witcher training.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin, stuck in a lecture by Zerby Ortega, remembers the Druid Pray called "Nature's Gift."
• He decides to try casting it, expecting lingonberries but getting an apple tree with thousands of fruits.
• He leaves the tree but worries about it being discovered.

Character Developments

• Ailin shows curiosity and initiative in learning Druid Prays.
• He demonstrates responsibility and caution by trying to hide the apple tree.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its unpredictability.
• The consequences of Ailin's actions and their potential impact on others.

Character Interactions

• Ailin interacts with the environment, attempting to cast a Druid Pray and dealing with its unexpected outcome.
• He reflects on his actions and their potential consequences, showing a level of maturity and responsibility.

Plot Points and Events

• Ailin enters the Sacred Forest and receives Mother Nature's favor, causing his Constitution attribute to reach its initial limit.
• He discovers that the enhancements from the Druid path are similar to those from Heart Essence Fluid and Purification Spirits.
• Ailin gains new divine arts, including "Primal Call," and ponders the connection between the Witcher's Handbook and Mother Nature.
• He continues through the aspen forest, receiving more divine arts and attribute increases, until both Perception and Agility reach their initial limits.

Character Developments

• Ailin's attributes (Strength, Agility, Constitution, Perception, and Mysticism) increase significantly, with Perception and Agility reaching their initial limits.
• He gains new divine arts, expanding his abilities as a Druid.
• Ailin experiences a spiritual connection with Mother Nature, hearing her call out a name, "Gwendoline."

Significant Themes

• The connection between the Witcher's Handbook and Mother Nature.
• The similarities between the enhancements from the Druid path and those from Heart Essence Fluid and Purification Spirits.
• The power of nature and its influence on Ailin's attributes and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, Ailin's interactions with Simmons and Orga (two druid apprentices of Zerby Ortega) are mentioned, providing him with valuable information about the Sacred Forest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin hears a voice in the Sacred Forest, calling to Gwendolyn, the Spring Maiden.
• He realizes that Lydia, Geron Molu's mother, had stayed at the Druid Circle of Myna to revive Gwendolyn, not just for refuge.
• Ailin reaches the boundary of the Great Banyan Forest, the final realm for exceptionally gifted druids, but cannot enter due to an invisible barrier.
• He receives a Divine Art, Vine Armor Technique, but cannot find his Nature Spirit to enter the Great Banyan Forest.

Character Developments

• Ailin's attributes reach their limits, making him one of the strongest Witchers in the world.
• Ailin feels the pressure to surpass the "Mortal World" limit, hinting at his potential for further growth.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between nature and civilization, as seen in the Great Banyan Forest's wild, savage, and cruel atmosphere.
• The importance of finding one's Nature Spirit to progress as a druid.
• The tension between Ailin's Witcher and druid paths, with his druid progression potentially hindered by his inability to find the Kano King.

Character Interactions

• Ailin interacts with the voice in the Sacred Forest, which he believes to be Mother Nature.
• He reflects on the teachings of Mentor Zebediah Ortega, Simmons, and Orga, not wanting to let them down due to carelessness.
• Ailin considers the possibility of finding clues about Gwendolyn's revival in Lydia's belongings, which Mentor Zebediah Ortega will give him before he leaves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Berendir Rodegris sneaks into a dilapidated hut on Thanedd Island, where the Golden Griffin is secretly trying to replicate a Witcher's potion formula, Necrophage Oil.
• Agostino Austin, the leader of the Golden Griffin, is initially hostile but agrees to a demon contract with Berendir Rodegris to keep their activities secret.
• Berendir Rodegris reveals that he believes the Witcher Ailin is a 'fulcrum' in an upcoming event, and Agostino Austin agrees to discuss this further in private.

Character Developments

• Berendir Rodegris: Shows cunning and manipulation, using his knowledge of the Golden Griffin's activities to gain favor and information. He also displays political understanding regarding Radovid IV's dilemma.
• Agostino Austin: Initially hostile, he becomes more cooperative after Berendir Rodegris signs the demon contract. He shows disdain for Berendir Rodegris's lack of alchemical knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between extraordinary organizations and the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
• The political intrigue surrounding the Redanian royal family and their ties to the Golden Griffin.
• The struggle between maintaining dignity and practical necessities, as seen in Radovid IV's decision to have the Golden Griffin replicate Necrophage Oil.

Character Interactions

• Berendir Rodegris and Agostino Austin: Their interaction is marked by tension and manipulation, with Berendir Rodegris using his knowledge to gain information and Agostino Austin initially hostile but eventually cooperative.
• The Golden Griffin sorcerers: They are shown discussing their failure to replicate Necrophage Oil, displaying their frustration and determination to succeed.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Berendir Roglides and Agostino Austin discuss the Necrophage Oil, a potion created by a Witcher, which intrigues them due to its unique alchemical method.
• They meet in a secret room, suggesting a clandestine operation by the Golden Griffin.
• They discuss the potential of the Witcher who created the Necrophage Oil, hinting at a future sensation in the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
• Berendir Roglides reveals that he's there because the Golden Griffin and the Roglides family are dissatisfied with the current situation, implying a plot against Tissaia de Vries and other sorcerers.

Character Developments

• Berendir Roglides shows his ambition and cunning, revealing his family's dissatisfaction with the current order and hinting at a plot against powerful sorcerers.
• Agostino Austin displays his expertise in alchemy and his respect for the Witcher who created the Necrophage Oil, despite his initial contempt for Berendir Roglides.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle among sorcerers and their organizations (Brotherhood of Sorcerers, Golden Griffin).
• The potential and recognition of a Witcher's alchemical talent.
• The consequences of offending powerful figures, as seen in the Witcher's situation.

Character Interactions

• Berendir Roglides and Agostino Austin engage in a conversation that reveals their respective goals and insights, leading to a tacit understanding between them.
• Berendir Roglides' conversation with Agostino Austin hints at a potential alliance between the Roglides family and the Golden Griffin against other sorcerers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Agostino Austin, representative of Riedania's royal authority, meets with Berendir Roglides, who reveals a secret plan to challenge the current power structure of the Brotherhood of Sorcerers.
• Berendir proposes that Agostino's Golden Griffin organization join the expedition to Dudulak, with the promise of significant rewards if they support the Roglides' plan.
• Agostino is hesitant due to the risks involved but is tempted by the prospect of gaining control of Aretuza's alchemy workshop.

Character Developments

• Agostino Austin: Struggles with the moral implications and risks of Berendir's proposal, revealing his ambition and desire for power.
• Berendir Roglides: Demonstrates cunning and persuasiveness, using Agostino's ambition and the Golden Griffin's desire for power to try to manipulate them into supporting the Roglides' plan.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Caution: Agostino grapples with the potential rewards and risks of supporting Berendir's plan, highlighting the theme of ambition versus caution.
• Power Struggles: The chapter emphasizes the power dynamics within the Brotherhood of Sorcerers and the desire of various factions to gain more influence.

Character Interactions

• Agostino Austin and Berendir Roglides: Their interaction is marked by tension and mistrust, with Berendir trying to persuade Agostino to join their cause, while Agostino is wary of the risks involved.
• Agostino Austin and Himself (in flashback): Agostino's internal struggle is highlighted through his memories and thoughts, revealing his ambition and fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin is tasked by Instructor Zerby Ortega to sort through Lydia's belongings.
• Ailin discovers that Lydia's belongings are unusually numerous, suggesting she plans to stay long-term at the Druid Circle of Myna.
• Ailin wakes up disoriented after using an Immortal's Memory Crystal, which provided him with 20 years of memory infusion.
• He finds numerous skill clues in his Witcher's Handbook, allowing him to unlock skills at a significantly reduced cost.

Character Developments

• Ailin: He has made significant progress in his Druidic path, breaking through two realms (Grassland and Oak Forest) in one night. He also gains numerous skill clues from the Immortal's Memory Crystal.
• Zerby Ortega: He is surprised and regretful upon learning of Ailin's Druidic progress, as he believes Ailin's talent is being wasted by his focus on being a Witcher.

Significant Themes

• The tension between Ailin's Witcher and Druid identities.
• The value of experience and knowledge gained through memory crystals.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Zerby Ortega: Their interaction reveals Zerby Ortega's surprise and regret at Ailin's Druidic progress, as he believes Ailin's talent is being wasted by his focus on being a Witcher.
• Ailin and Lydia: Their interaction is not directly shown in this chapter, but Ailin's thoughts about Lydia's unusual behavior suggest a potential conflict or misunderstanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin questions Zebbie Ortega about becoming a Druid, leading to a conversation about Ailin's talent and Ortega's concern for Ailin's future as a Witcher.
• Ailin and Ortega discuss Lydia's residence, revealing that it was originally occupied by a Skellige Isles Druid and was remote and rarely visited.
• Ailin learns that Lydia's residence has been preserved due to its remoteness and Ortega's hope that it might contain valuable items.

Character Developments

• Ailin shows maturity and understanding, appreciating Ortega's concern and not being swayed by Ortega's attempts to persuade him to join the Druid Circle.
• Ortega reveals his regret for not being more insistent about Lydia's living arrangements and his concern for Ailin's future as a Witcher.

Significant Themes

• The tension between Ailin's identity as a Witcher and his desire to pursue the path of nature and Druidry.
• The importance of mentors and teachers, as seen through Ortega's concern for Ailin and his regret about Lydia.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Ortega have a heartfelt conversation about Ailin's future and Ortega's concerns, leading to a deeper understanding between them.
• Ortega reveals personal insights about Lydia's past, fostering a sense of connection between Ailin and Ortega.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin encounters the Grand Master of the Druid Circle of Myna, a reindeer-like creature, at Lydia's former hut.
• Zerby Ortega reveals that Ailin's mission has changed, but doesn't provide details.
• Ailin is tasked with sorting through Lydia's belongings and meets with Simmons, Orga, and a white-haired Druid instead of Zerby Ortega for his lesson.

Character Developments

• Ailin: Realizes he needs to leave Myna soon to improve himself quickly. Reflects on his unique circumstances and the important figures he's met.
• Zerby Ortega: Shows pride in Ailin's progress and emphasizes the importance of the beginning stages of Ailin's Druidic path.
• Grand Master: Reveals himself to Ailin and acknowledges Ailin's progress, but his true intentions remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Ailin's encounters with important figures and his premonition about meeting the Grand Master.
• The Druidic path: Zerby Ortega's emphasis on the importance of the beginning stages of Ailin's Druidic journey.
• Secrets and hidden knowledge: Ailin's task to sort through Lydia's belongings and the potential secrets hidden within.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Zerby Ortega: Mentor and mentee relationship, with Zerby Ortega showing pride in Ailin's progress and providing guidance.
• Ailin and the Grand Master: Initial encounter, with the Grand Master acknowledging Ailin's progress but his true intentions remaining unclear.
• Ailin, Simmons, Orga, and the white-haired Druid: Ailin meets with these Druids instead of Zerby Ortega, suggesting a change in his lessons or mentorship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin meets the Grand Master of the Druid Circle of Myna again, who reveals he's there to teach Ailin in Zebbie Ortega's stead.
• Ailin spends seven days studying relics in Lydia's former residence and using Immortal's Memory Crystals at night, with little significant progress.
• Ailin's Mysticism attribute increases by 7 points, and his Nature affinity increases by 3, due to the Great Druid's teachings.

Character Developments

• Ailin: Becomes more vigilant and careful in his studies, both in Lydia's relics and Immortal's Memory Crystals. He also gains a deeper understanding of the Druid path under the Great Druid's guidance.
• The Grand Master: Shows kindness and patience in teaching Ailin, demonstrating a profound understanding of nature and the Druid path.

Significant Themes

• The importance of patience and diligence in learning and growth, as seen in Ailin's approach to his studies.
• The interconnectedness of nature and the importance of maintaining its balance, as taught by the Great Druid.
• The value of mentorship and guidance, as demonstrated by the Grand Master's teaching of Ailin.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and the Grand Master: Their interactions show a clear teacher-student dynamic, with the Grand Master patiently guiding Ailin and Ailin eagerly learning from him.
• Ailin and Simmons: Although not directly mentioned, Simmons's realization that the Grand Master is there for Ailin hints at a potential shift in their dynamic, with Simmons feeling a mix of bitterness and pride.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grand Master arrives and teaches Ailin about druidic knowledge, focusing on the properties of common plants.
• Ailin learns that the Grand Master believes druids can "cut corners" and still follow Mother Nature's will, as long as they respect Her instincts for living things.
• The Grand Master gifts Ailin a thick parchment detailing the properties of nearly all common plants on the continent from a druid's perspective.
• The Grand Master senses Vesemir's arrival and tells Ailin to return to his original dwelling, where Vesemir is waiting.
• Visenna reports to the Grand Master about the Druid Circle of Myna's operations, and the Grand Master reveals that Visenna is pregnant.

Character Developments

• Ailin: Shows curiosity and respect for the Grand Master's teachings, and feels honored to receive the precious parchment.
• Grand Master: Demonstrates his vast knowledge and unique perspective on druidic principles, showing that he respects Ailin's choice to become a Witcher despite his druidic talent.
• Vesemir: Arrives at Ailin's dwelling as instructed by the Grand Master, but her motives and actions are not explicitly stated in this chapter.
• Visenna: Shows dedication to her duties as the Grand Master's assistant, but is shocked to learn that she is pregnant.

Significant Themes

• The balance between respecting nature and pursuing personal desires or goals.
• The value of knowledge and its importance in personal growth and development.
• The interconnectedness of nature and the consequences of disrupting its balance.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and the Grand Master: Engage in a teacher-student relationship, with the Grand Master sharing his unique perspective on druidic principles and gifting Ailin valuable knowledge.
• Ailin and Vesemir: Their interaction is not explicitly shown in this chapter, but Vesemir's arrival at Ailin's dwelling suggests that they will have a significant conversation or encounter.
• Visenna and the Grand Master: Maintain a professional relationship, with Visenna reporting on the Druid Circle of Myna's operations and the Grand Master providing guidance and revealing a surprising secret about Visenna.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Visenna discovers she's pregnant, causing her shock and terror due to the rarity and risks of pregnancy for sorceresses.
• The Reindeer, a divine entity, hints that Ailin, a Witcher, might have a solution to Visenna's predicament.
• Fringilla Vigo, a sorceress from Beauclair and a distant relative of Ailin, arrives at the Druid Circle of Myna, seeking Necrophage Oil and a visit to Kaer Morhen.
• Vesemir and Ailin discuss the upcoming expedition to the Cave of a Thousand Monsters, but Vesemir's serious demeanor hints at complications.
• Visenna arrives, distressed and seeking Ailin and Vesemir's help, revealing she has something important to discuss.

Character Developments

• Visenna: Struggles with the news of her pregnancy, displaying fear and desperation as she seeks help from Ailin and Vesemir.
• Fringilla Vigo: Shows enthusiasm and curiosity about Ailin and Kaer Morhen, revealing her outgoing and talkative nature.
• Vesemir: Becomes serious and cautious when discussing the Brotherhood of Sorcerers' assembly, hinting at underlying issues.

Significant Themes

• The rarity and risks of pregnancy for sorceresses, reflecting the consequences of their magical abilities on their bodies.
• The importance of kinship and family, as seen through Fringilla Vigo's connection to Ailin and Vesemir.
• The potential for unexpected help or solutions, as suggested by the Reindeer's hint about Ailin.

Character Interactions

• Visenna and the Reindeer: The divine entity provides Visenna with a glimmer of hope by mentioning Ailin.
• Ailin and Fringilla Vigo: The two distant relatives meet for the first time, with Fringilla Vigo expressing her admiration for Ailin's accomplishments.
• Vesemir, Ailin, and Fringilla Vigo: The three discuss Fringilla Vigo's requests, with Vesemir appearing serious and cautious about the Brotherhood of Sorcerers' assembly.
• Ailin, Vesemir, and Visenna: The three are about to discuss Visenna's urgent matter when she arrives, distressed and seeking their help.