In the imposing strategy chamber, the peace committee congregated to map out a course ahead. Lady Elara, currently praised as a pacifier, was among the gathering, her politeness invaluable. Their goal was definite: to bargain the conditions of a permanent reconciliation, one that would grant the realm to mend and reconstruct.
But the route to harmony was filled with difficulties. The opposition, formerly a powerful opponent, was now a divided amalgam of commanders seeking authority in the aftermath of King Vortigern's dissolution. Working out a deal with these diverse factions would necessitate skill and shrewdness.
General Cedric, the steadfast guardian of the realm, voiced his worries. "Your Majesty, we must be prudent in our dealings. The rival factions may have hidden motives, and some could still be harboring bitterness. We should not let our vigilance waver."