Sorry it took soo long for me to update, but I was busy with other things and had really bad writer's block, but here I am back with a new chapter and new ideas. So more chapters are in store just be patient with me.
Jormondur stormed into the meeting. All eyes were on him. It hadn't even begun yet and already the room was filled to the breaking point. Roland had called forth all his advisors, healers, head farmers, skilled people, and head merchants and so on. He wanted everyone's advice and ideas. Maeglin was there along with two of his commanders, Sairalindë Súrion she was a fierce, but beautiful looking elf and Ecthelion Helyanwë a tall elf who could have been Jormondur's brother.
Jormondur was shocked at the amount of people attending the meeting. He thought it was going to be a small meeting involving only Roland's closest advisors, but Nasuada, Arya who was looking more pregnant by the day, Eragon, Otto, Lily and Rose as well as Roran had taken seats.
Some time had passed since the Grey Folk first arrived. Roland only knew this when he looked at Arya's ballooning stomach. They hadn't heard any word of Galbatorix, but that didn't mean they let their guard down. Scouts were constantly out as well as ships. The kingdom was willing to help Roland keep Alagaesia in order. The new king had changed many things which pleased the citizens greatly.
Roland and Arya had only arrived the night before from Vroengard which they had been in the process of rebuilding. The once forgotten and destroyed kingdom was coming back to life. Many of the old homes, and farms had been rebuilt and the castle was nearly complete. Roland's riders were on constant guard not only making sure Galbatorix didn't show up, but that order was being kept and each city was equally heard.
The rider king wanted his child to be born on Vroengard in their future castle. By the time they arrived back to his home the castle would be complete. And although this meeting was important and held regularly Roland's mind wasn't where it needed to be. His eyes kept drifting towards Arya and his thoughts to his unborn child. The rider was brought back to reality with the entrance of Jormondur.
"Everyone I ask you to take your seats. So this meeting may now begin we all want to get of here."
There was a slight laugh from everyone as they took their seats and their eyes fell upon Roland.
"I have called more people here then usual, but there is a method to my madness." He paused, "For the last few months we have done more rebuilding then certain changes that have been needed. All hints of Galbatorix's former rule have been discarded, but I asked you all here for advice on how to better this kingdom."
"I have brought a top advisor and an ordinary citizen from each city of Alagaesia because each member of this kingdom is equal and should be heard equally as well. Who wishes to be heard first?"
At first there was silence, but then a midwife stood from her seat. Roland waited patiently for her to speak, "I am a midwife. And I'm sure you all know what I do. When Galbatorix reigned he had us placed in horrible conditions that were unsafe for newborns and their mothers. I came to ask for aid to better the housing and create healthier conditions."
"Your needs are just and you will have it."
The midwife smiled and took her seat, a merchant stood, "I have talked to, many of the merchants and they wanted to if a center could be created like the old markets we used to have."
Roland nodded. This went on for the rest of the day. Roland heard from every class, every occupation, every city, and every advisor until he was satisfied that every need had been met. He was surprised that Jormondur had managed to hold his tongue the entire time. Since from time to time Roland could see the commander fidget in his seat with each nod of Roland's head.
The room soon cleared out leaving just Arya, Otto, Lily, Rose, Eragon, Nasuada, Jormondur and Roran.
"When are you heading back to Vroengard?" asked Nasuada.
"The castle should be done within the week so soon…I hope."
"I think Roland is less concerned with the castle more concerned about the baby." Smiled Arya as she rubbed her stomach.
Roland smiled, This is true.
"He worries more for that child then I think you do, Arya." Laughed Nasuada.
"What will you name it?" questioned Eragon.
"That's something we both have thought deeply about."
"Cian Rúmil Vander Dröttningu Wyvern."
"Cian is my grandfather's name, Rúmil my father's name, Vander is Arya's father's name and we gave him both of our surnames."
"You know it to be a boy?"
"Yes." Smiled Arya.
"And if it's a girl?" asked Otto finishing the last of his wine.
"We have thought about that too," laughed Roland.
"Elanessë Dellanir Séreméla Dröttningu Wyvern. Her first name means dragon, the other for my grandmother, the third for Roland's mother."
Roland drank down the last of his wine, and the conversation drifted to other matters. They sat in that room for hours discussing memories, hopes and dreams. Jormondur was put into a better mood as laughter could be heard through the doors. It continued deep into the night and seemed to put the entire kingdom at ease.