Dragons and Thrones: Final War – Doom Upon All The World
Chapter 42 of my crossover story, enjoy.
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Leliana
Leliana worked her way carefully through the crowds, heading for the Grand Cathedral, she wasn't alone, Cassandra was with her. They were back in Orlais, ready to join the Grand Clerics within the Grand Cathedral for the Divine Enclave.
"So, it's come down to this, we've won, and Corypheus is destroyed, the threat has ended." She remarked to Cassandra. "I wonder, do the Grand Clerics..."
Cassandra verified. "I sent a full report before we left Essos, they will have received it by now."
Leliana smiled; so everything was under control at least. Reaching the steps that led up to the Grand Cathedral they finally got free of the crowds and began making their way up the steps.
"So, this is it, the time has come, nothing else will distract them now." Leliana remarked with a smile.
Cassandra nodded. "Yes, so, maybe now we'll finally have a new Divine. The only question is who, and what will become of us."
Leliana nodded slowly, becoming sombre again. "The new Divine will also need to deal with some drastic changes that have happened recently, things that will require...special attention."
Cassandra nodded in agreement, she knew what Leliana meant, particularly in regards to the Mages as well as the other races too. It would certainly be an uphill struggle.
Entering the Grand Cathedral, after surrendering their weapons, they were surprised to see a familiar face, especially as she was supposed to come all the way from Westeros.
"Lady Cassandra, Sister Leliana, it is a pleasure." She said.
They both bowed and Cassandra replied. "Revered Mother Giselle?"
The woman nodded. "Yes, I arrived not to long ago and was informed you would be coming, I am to escort you to the main chapel where the Conclave is being held."
They both nodded and began to follow Giselle as they began to make their way down the halls. As they walked Leliana was curious.
"Have the Clerics...made any headway?"
Giselle nodded. "They received Lady Cassandra's report and have taken into account the recent events that have happened...as I understand it, once we are all present, they will begin the first vote."
Cassandra raised an eyebrow. "That was quick?"
Giselle replied calmly. "They have reasons for speed this time...it would seem they are starting to understand the dangerous of some traditions, while hoping to adhere to others...They are seeking a, radical solution."
"Even the older Clerics?" Leliana asked, surprised.
Even more surprising, Giselle nodded, confirming what she had asked.
She had expected the younger members, the ones who weren't so entrenched in Chantry Dogma as well as those who securely supported Justinia from the moment of her election to be in favour of radical change.
She sighed. 'I suppose, everything that's happened has scared many of them, shook the very foundations of the Chantry, they need this change, to survive...but will they survive it.'
She pushed all thoughts out of her head about that and instead focused on the upcoming conclave as she entered the chapel with Cassandra and Giselle. She saw the rest of the Grand Clerics and a number of other Chantry personnel, Revered Mother's mostly. All of them looked up and silence fell over them when they came in, Leliana looked around, curious, wondering what was on their minds, for all of them seemed to be looking directly, at her.
'What is going on?' She wondered.
She soon got her answer, and it wasn't the one she was expecting.
Turning to them, Giselle spoke. "We have in fact, already reached an agreement, in deciding Divine Justinia's successor...One who can guide us, through this new era of tumult and danger...One who can ensure our survival, that the Chantry will make the necessary changes to survive this troubled time."
Almost as if she realized right away what was going on, Cassandra smirked and stepped aside, startling Leliana.
"What, what are you…?"
Then it dawned on her, even as Giselle announced it.
"We have chosen you, Sister Leliana, to become our new Divine."
The looks on all their faces said it all.
So it was, to the cheering crowds outside the Grand Cathedral, Leliana, in her new attire as Divine of the Chantry stepped out into the sunlight to greet them. As she did so, Justinia announced.
"Divine Victoria I!"
With that she stepped out to the top of the stairs and raised her arms in greeting to the crowd, cheering and shouting and then bowing. As they did so, Leliana spotted someone at the very back, leaning against the fountain, smirking.
That figure was a blonde female Elf, only a couple of years younger than her, clad in armour and wearing the cloak of the Grey Wardens, bearing a sword and shield. Leliana's smile widened as she recognized her beloved, the Hero of Ferelden.
It seemed change was due to begin, sooner than expected.
End of chapter and of Leliana's storyline, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.