"The Tribunal." Theoren began, his tone cautious. "They are planning something big, something dangerous."
Arwen inquired, partly out of curiosity, partly out of worry. "What are they planning, and how do you know this?"
Taking a deep breath, Theoren replied. "According to my sources, they are planning on declaring their independence from Scholastica."
Melita gasped at the side while Arwen's look turned thoughtful.
Seeing this, Theoren added. "As for how I got to know this, it's simple, actually; I have some contacts working in the council hall. Unfortunately, the man who helped me with the tip disappeared after I got the information from him. It was during my attempt to find him that I was abducted as well."
"Did you find him?" Arwen asked with Theoren shaking his head, a regretful look on his visage.
"Not yet. I'm guessing he's being kept somewhere else, if he isn't already dead yet."
"Any idea how the council plans on declaring their independence?"
