Thazel was not at the banquet for long. She kept to herself (easy to do while the court avoided her), downed a glass of sangria, and waited. When her glass was empty, she set it aside, rose to her feet, and left the celebration.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">if Quallathan follows</div><div class="spoiler_body">Thazel seemed in a grim mood. She strode into the palace, heading for the tower where the royal chambers were kept. Two elite elf soldiers guarded the tower entrance, wearing bright heavy armor and carrying elegant, razor-sharp halberds. They allowed Thazel to pass with only a suspicious glance, but crossed their halberds when Quallathan tried to do the same. "Apologies, milady," one of them said. "But I suggest you turn around and go back where you came from."</div></div>