Ok, I think I have to steer this up....

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Those order came indeed form Graendal, she sent them with a man claiming to have got them from a Lady Tuva who had been murdered by grey men for those order. Conveniently enough, the Lady Tuva was known as the kings retainer... and murdered by Graendal. Probably the king and the Council are all dead or captured by her. but she has left the area now, IIRC, and thats why he has no new orders.

And I told you about the infiltrating when we discussed this, Myrrdraal:P


And I do not mind the more political latest books, I feel thing closing up for the great action.

And I agree, go black theme!