"I will discuss with the outsiders, the Milesian and the Equestrians, their means of acquiring a vortex shard," Forestfire said. "This council is brought to a close." The noise of wood on wood resounded as a red-robed aide at the chieftain's side stomped his wood-encompassed hoof upon a small black block carved to resemble a stylised deer head. The hall was filled with voices as the gathered deer filed out to the doors to the side. Forestfire didn't move, however, waiting patiently as the others left. Soon it was merely her, a few guards, Riverblossom, her aide, Handy, Crimson, Jacques, and the dejected Whirlwind. "Seer Riverblossom," Forestfire said, not looking away from the four of them below her, "please take Whirlwind to the temple. My own aide will assist you in preparing him for his pilgrimage."