The clan hall was filled with voices, rising and falling as the crowd whispered among themselves. Lanterns cast a soft blue light over the room, and the faint smell of salt hung in the air as tension shifted into excitement.
" So it's really true"
" The clan leader is dead"
"This is good news"
" Finally, the rise of the Revearson clan is set in stone"
" With Young Sir Ethan's leadership and Kailen Darkhaven as our backer, the top clans in Atlantis won't even dare to cause trouble for us"
Voices moved quietly through the hall, rising and falling as people watched Ethan climb the podium. Tirian Revearson stood by his side. The carved coral pillars caught the dim blue light, casting faint shadows across the room.
Kailen stood by the side, in a separated spot with the others, amongst the clan elders,as he radiated a demeanor of natural authority.
