After that final wall of doubt broke, the atmosphere of the chamber changed completely. What had begun as suspicion and guarded distance turned into formal acceptance.
The Dragonborn were no longer standing as questioned outsiders before the gathering. They were invited into the circle itself.
Servants waiting beyond the chamber doors were dismissed before they could witness more than necessary, and additional chairs were brought to the great round table.
The five Archmages shifted their places to make room without complaint. Soon, Erend, Eccar, Aesa, and Sylven took their seats among the highest Magical authorities of the world.
Velrion looked around the circular chamber in quiet observation. The other Archmages had regained their composure, yet traces of awe still lingered behind their controlled expressions.
