The central conference table occupied the center of the guildhall, surrounded by eleven plain chairs brought in for the evening assembly.
Hajin deliberately relocated the traditional head seat against the eastern wall, ensuring this council met as equals rather than a court of monarchs.
Eirwen unrolled the official Alder treaty parchment across the table, securing the corners with polished bronze weights.
Juna marked the high northern ridge on the survey map, while Loccy calculated the exact turning radius needed for supply wagons.
Vella laid out a spool of fine surgical thread, marking the maximum operational range for field emergency treatments along the trail.
Across the table, Ferra arranged her diagnostic pressure gauges in neat rows, while Rumi and Nari watched the perimeter from the windowsill.
Didi kept the royal signet seal wrapped within its protective velvet cloth, resting her hands calmly upon the edge of the conference map.
