Cathern's comm crackled to life with a warning, "Sentinel's are searching for you in Tir!" "How strange", Cathern thought. A Clan Anarchist Syndiacte member giving HER a warning? That was unusual but the warning was welcome and perhaps, upon reflection a portent of strange bondings to come.
Cathern wondered why the Sents would be searching for her now? Could it be that Silverstone had finally decided to retaliate for the attempts to overthrow him and replace him with Lord Gallahad? If that was the case, he had bided his time long enough. Cathern immediately dispatched her own eyes and ears to find out what the Sents wanted with her.
The Clan leader comm system came to life with requests for all those who have had visions to report to the Sentinels. What the hell? One of Silverstone's commanders was broadcasting on the Clan leader channel.
Ahha! "That is why they are looking for you Cathern.", she thought. Cathern wasn't about to meet them on ground of THEIR choosing. No, she decided to call the shots here. "Meet me on the bridge outside of Old Athen.", she told the Sent commander. Gathering up some forces from the EndGame Alliance, she made her way to the bridge to meet with the Sent representatives.
The Sents arrived, a half dozen or so with a crowd of followers in tow. The began demanding information about the visions. They were pushing people aside and being the typical Sentinel thug.
"Why should I tell you of my vision?" Cathern shouted to them. They expalined that it was for the good of the Clans. Heh! Good of the Clans. Cathern had heard that before when Silverstone started ordering the slaying of neutrals in Tir. She didn't belive for a second that Silverstone wouldn't use this information for his own power lusting purposes. Perhaps a bargin?
"I'll tell you of my vision if I see a written order recinding the death order on neutrals in Tir!" Cathern demanded. The Sent commander scoffed and refused to bargin. Others present also refused to share thier vision with the Sent thugs, save one. Tharkeal, leader of Vitae Covente. Tharkael imparted to them SOME of what was revealed to him. In a private channel he explained to Cathern he was trying to see what was really up. Cathern trusted Tharkael so restrained her anger.
About the time Tharkael was confessing his vision, Sir Beargar, Lord Gallahad's right hand man also made an announcement on the Clan leader channel, calling for people to tell HIM of their visions. Cathern had dealings with Sir Beargar a few times before and trusted him. He after all, was kept informed of the plot to overthrow Silverstone and replace him with lord Gallahad.
Cathern and her friends/guards quickly went to Camelot to meet with Sir Beargar. Arriving at the keep, Cathern was shocked by what Sir Beargar had to say. It seemed Lord Gallahad and Silverstone were working JOINTLY to get to the bottom of these visions. In fact, Beargar had invited the Sents to Lord Gallahad's keep. "Time is short and we must put our differences aside", Beargar explained. Reluctantly, Cathern agreed to share her vision experience with the Sents once they arrived.
A few minutes later the Sents showed up at the keep where they were asked to disarm before entering. Sir Beargar led the group into the keep, up to the formal dining room area. There, Cathern, Cogs, and Tharkael revealed the story of their vision for all present. There was some discussion on what it all meant but all agreed that the time for the Clans to work more closely together was at hand. Petty squabbles needed to be reduced.
Having gotten the information on the visions, the Sentinels departed to look for others. Sir Beargar called on the Clan leaders to stay for a meeting. He explained that the word of what had happened must be spread through all the Clans. He asked for ideas. Cathern offered that the media would be a key player in getting the news out. Beargar agreed and gave Cathern the name of a reporter whom she met later in the eve to discuss the happenings of the past couple of days. Beargar also hinted that the time of the Clan leaders was at hand. The old ways were fading and it may be time for new leadership in governing the Clans. The implications on what that might of mean seemed to sink deeply into the leaders present.
What would the future hold for Cathern? She felt she and her fellow leaders were being tested. By whom or for what reason, she could not say....and did not dare think. No...those thoughts will only lead to disapointment. Still....excitement coursed through her veins. She handn't felt this alive in ages. It was a welcome feeling.
