The Seal’s New Inheritance

Tide

This thread traces the transfer of guardianship from Meira to Beatrix and the creation of a royal line of protectors.

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Inherited Duty Inherited Duty from "Tide". Inherited Duty An Ancient Arrangement The seal’s guardian belongs to King Strom’s family, and Meira carries its protective responsibility.

Inherited Duty from "Tide". Inherited Duty An Ancient Arrangement The seal’s guardian belongs to King Strom’s family, and Meira carries its protective responsibility.

Inherited Duty An Ancient Arrangement The seal’s guardian belongs to King Strom’s family, and Meira carries its protective responsibility. A Hidden Burden Her duty is largely invisible to the landbound court, although the safety of Mhuirlan depends upon the seal remaining strong.

The Guardian’s Absence The Guardian’s Absence from "Tide". The Guardian’s Absence A Broken Watch The masters at Fortress of Maith discover that the eastern guardian has vanished from her post.

The Guardian’s Absence from "Tide". The Guardian’s Absence A Broken Watch The masters at Fortress of Maith discover that the eastern guardian has vanished from her post.

The Guardian’s Absence A Broken Watch The masters at Fortress of Maith discover that the eastern guardian has vanished from her post. An Exposed Boundary Without Meira’s protection, the seal and nearby kingdoms face dangers that Galahad must investigate before Myrkur exploits the opening.

Royal Blood Discovered Royal Blood Discovered from "Tide". Royal Blood Discovered Identity and Duty Galahad identifies Meira as King Strom’s daughter and the missing guardian.

Royal Blood Discovered from "Tide". Royal Blood Discovered Identity and Duty Galahad identifies Meira as King Strom’s daughter and the missing guardian.

Royal Blood Discovered Identity and Duty Galahad identifies Meira as King Strom’s daughter and the missing guardian. Personal and Political Stakes Her bargain has not only endangered her life; it has removed a royal mermaid from the seal’s protective role.

Beatrix Named Guardian Beatrix Named Guardian from "Tide". Beatrix Named Guardian A New Protector Galahad assigns the seal to Beatrix, whose elvish ancestry and royal position make her eligible to guard it.

Beatrix Named Guardian from "Tide". Beatrix Named Guardian A New Protector Galahad assigns the seal to Beatrix, whose elvish ancestry and royal position make her eligible to guard it.

Beatrix Named Guardian A New Protector Galahad assigns the seal to Beatrix, whose elvish ancestry and royal position make her eligible to guard it. A Generational Safeguard He binds the role to Mhuirlan’s future heirs, reducing the risk that one isolated guardian’s choices will leave the seal unprotected.

A Scale for the Queen A Scale for the Queen from "Tide". A Scale for the Queen A Protective Gift Galahad gives Beatrix a scale from the Dragon King of Gormland, which she can wear and pass to her heir.

A Scale for the Queen from "Tide". A Scale for the Queen A Protective Gift Galahad gives Beatrix a scale from the Dragon King of Gormland, which she can wear and pass to her heir.

A Scale for the Queen A Protective Gift Galahad gives Beatrix a scale from the Dragon King of Gormland, which she can wear and pass to her heir. An Ongoing Charge The gift makes the newly assigned duty tangible and links the royal family’s future to the continuing defense of the seal.

Before Meira abandons her post

When the masters first detect the problem

After Galahad finds the rune on Meira’s palm

After James and Beatrix marry

During Galahad’s farewell at Perlkastel