Re: Scene 2 - Jelmine
Danbal looks to Oligur, and says, "you have done well to survive this and bring back word of this creature. Do you think it is related to the demon that has taken an interest in our town? Does this creature pose a threat to Jelmine right now? Sacred Time is almost upon us, if this creature is not pressing an attack against us, then we can use the Sacred Time to prepare for its defeat."
Meanwhile, Desola looks between Henetha and Tamarokorda. "You must tell me where you found her, and any other thing that would help me to understand her fate."
Looking specifically to Tamarokorda, Desola adds, "Ernalda chose Alia to be my successor."
Eldresa and Kalisla are both shocked by this confession, Eldresa asks, "is that why you delayed the ritual of elevation?"
"Yes," says Desola.
"But why?" asks Kalisla.
Desola looks to them with tears in her eyes. She looks older and tired. "You are both good women and worthy wives, but", Desola hesitates for a moment to stand, "neither of you are strong enough to bear the burden that the High Priestess must bear."
Both Eldresa and Kalisla looked shocked, as do their husbands. "The High Priestess of this shrine has always been chosen by our Mother. As occurred with my predecessor, Ernalda began to speak to me in dreams. She introduced me to Alia, as I was once introduced to my High Priestess. Within these dreams the Earth Tribe helped to educate her so that she could take my place one day. Then the world shook, and the shadow of the dragon covered the lands. Since that day the dreams have stopped, and I will continue on until Ernalda has chosen a successor." Desola looks to Eldresa, Kalisla, and Inkarne, "please take her to the temple. We shall bless her and place her body in the sacred chamber."