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They enter the great hall to see Colavaere seated on the throne. She welcomes Rand, but tells him that "...what is done can not be undone". He takes her crown and breaks it with the [[The One Power|the Power]], before mending it again. He replies saying to her, "...whatever can be done can be undone". She maintains that she was crowned legally and will rule in his name if required, but that she has the right to the throne and crown. | They enter the great hall to see Colavaere seated on the throne. She welcomes Rand, but tells him that "...what is done can not be undone". He takes her crown and breaks it with the [[The One Power|the Power]], before mending it again. He replies saying to her, "...whatever can be done can be undone". She maintains that she was crowned legally and will rule in his name if required, but that she has the right to the throne and crown. | ||
| − | Perrin asks if she also had the right to have [[Meilan]] and [[Maringil]] murdered, which she denies doing. She calls on Annoura Sedai to come forward, believing she is her advisor. Annoura tells her that she is [[Berelain]]'s advisor, not Colavaere's and that an [[Aes Sedai]] doesn't become someone's advisor just because the person wishes it. She talks calmly to Rand, telling him that she could have stuck at him if she was a danger. He tells her that she would have suffered for it as it is not him that has her | + | Perrin asks if she also had the right to have [[Meilan]] and [[Maringil]] murdered, which she denies doing. She calls on Annoura Sedai to come forward, believing she is her advisor. Annoura tells her that she is [[Berelain]]'s advisor, not Colavaere's and that an [[Aes Sedai]] doesn't become someone's advisor just because the person wishes it. She talks calmly to Rand, telling him that she could have stuck at him if she was a danger. He tells her that she would have suffered for it as it is not him that has her [[shield]]ed. Perrin is surprised to see [[Loial]] taking notes for his book. Rand then tells Annoura that he will parole her to Berelain. |
Faile speaks up, to reveal that Colavaere plotted to break her oath of fealty, and Dobraine charges her with treason, the penalty being death. She denies this immediately, but Annoura reveals that Berelain has proof of the murders. Colavaere is stunned, letting slip that the [[Aes Sedai]] had promised Rand would not return. Not wanting to execute her, Rand strips her of her estates and titles and exiles her to a farm at the edge of the country. Rand dismisses the nobles, letting them know that those who leave that hall immediately will be forgiven. | Faile speaks up, to reveal that Colavaere plotted to break her oath of fealty, and Dobraine charges her with treason, the penalty being death. She denies this immediately, but Annoura reveals that Berelain has proof of the murders. Colavaere is stunned, letting slip that the [[Aes Sedai]] had promised Rand would not return. Not wanting to execute her, Rand strips her of her estates and titles and exiles her to a farm at the edge of the country. Rand dismisses the nobles, letting them know that those who leave that hall immediately will be forgiven. | ||
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A Broken Crown
Author: Toral Delvar
Characters: Annoura, Colavaere, Perrin, Rand, Faile, Dobraine
Setting: The Sun Palace
Point of view: Perrin
They enter the great hall to see Colavaere seated on the throne. She welcomes Rand, but tells him that "...what is done can not be undone". He takes her crown and breaks it with the the Power, before mending it again. He replies saying to her, "...whatever can be done can be undone". She maintains that she was crowned legally and will rule in his name if required, but that she has the right to the throne and crown.
Perrin asks if she also had the right to have Meilan and Maringil murdered, which she denies doing. She calls on Annoura Sedai to come forward, believing she is her advisor. Annoura tells her that she is Berelain's advisor, not Colavaere's and that an Aes Sedai doesn't become someone's advisor just because the person wishes it. She talks calmly to Rand, telling him that she could have stuck at him if she was a danger. He tells her that she would have suffered for it as it is not him that has her shielded. Perrin is surprised to see Loial taking notes for his book. Rand then tells Annoura that he will parole her to Berelain.
Faile speaks up, to reveal that Colavaere plotted to break her oath of fealty, and Dobraine charges her with treason, the penalty being death. She denies this immediately, but Annoura reveals that Berelain has proof of the murders. Colavaere is stunned, letting slip that the Aes Sedai had promised Rand would not return. Not wanting to execute her, Rand strips her of her estates and titles and exiles her to a farm at the edge of the country. Rand dismisses the nobles, letting them know that those who leave that hall immediately will be forgiven.
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