Middanhal

A stunned silence followed the audacity displayed by the jarl Isarn at this proclamation. "This will not stand," Ingmond finally said furiously. "Firstly, the Adalthing must meet in the hall in the Citadel."

"Merely a formality. These documents with the correct signatures will serve," Isenhart retorted.

"Furthermore," Ingmond roared, "there is not a majority present in this hall."

"While the lords of Theodstan are absent, their jarl is not. As ...