Northstar Vale Let myself drift on and on

Viskani was silent for a moment after he spoke, unintentionally allowing the tension to settle. Noctaryn was right; it did not make sense.

Chaudry did come speak to me about Julienne's status some time ago. She released a breath, considering her words carefully. He did not believe Chandra suitable. She would not speak of his offer to kill the child. Noctaryn would not understand, it was the way of old Montagne; Viskani barely understood it herself. She did not want to blame Chaudry for clinging to the values he had been raised with.

But what reason would Pala have to want Julienne as an heir, only to leave her when this wish was not granted? Her daughter having been placed in the role would not have benefited the woman.