The introductions continued. Oswall gave off the same boisterous energy he usually contained, clapping his hand on his chest. "I am Oswall. I lead the militia of the Blackreach clan and advise on matters of military and public order. While Ri'vashi is the general, my jurisdiction is focussed to this clanhome."

Vera was the face of respect to both the representatives. "You may call be Vera. I am the highest ranking leader of the Blackreach clan. For affairs regarding the wider clan communities, however, power is deferred to the Champion and Ri'vashi."

The next in line was Fendros. He leant forward on his elbows and kept his introduction brief. "I am Fendros. Meesei's second."

Naturally Darahil left a fashionable pause to allow the council's attention to draw to his most steel-faced presence. His arms had been crossed the entire time and he regarded both Lunise and Marod with no lack of scrutiny. "My name is Darahil. Much like Marcaille, I provide advice on magical matters, though my responsibilities lie in the Blackreach clan's research, magical resources, and magical infrastructure. Where necessary, my experience on this council and our clan policies keep all before you honed."

The last, somewhat self-indulgent, comment appeared more directed to Lunise. The stereotypically Altmer sense of superiority hinted that Darahil was prepared to play the same social games as Marod was.

"Lunise?" Marod asked after a moment. He angled his head towards her expectantly.

Lunise, cold-eyed, surveyed each member of the council. Her voice came forth smoothly. "I am Justicar Lunise of the Altmeri Dominion, the agent primarily assigned to survey and maintain order between the clans within Dominion territory and its citizenry. I believe our relationship should have been made clear from my personal dealings with the clans as a delegate of the Dominion in this portfolio. However, if even a detail is unclear to this council, I shall be sure to inform the truth."

In the space of a few moments, Lunise had turned right back into the calculating servant of a powerful nation that she first presented herself as to Saras. Her tone was clearly not lenient, even if her words were innocuous, if ambiguous, at face value. The council knew that the Dominion's relationship with the lycan clans was one of convenience and not a desire to cooperate. The ultimate power over clans in the Dominion, as it always had been, was in the hands of the Dominion.

"Well..." Marod once more spoke almost casually. "You may call me Marod. I serve as the Empire's version of Lunise. I all hope we can get get to know one another as friends. Now that the stage is set, I am ready to begin. What shall be the first point of order?"