The Elders were the oldest Shamans of every kingdom and they were a powerful body which couldn't be dismissed. Though they were supposed to only advise, they had their hands deep in every kingdom's administration. Under the façade of a religious body, they knew every secret of Araniea and could practically incite a revolution, but they were held back by the ruling Alphas after a war that took place between them a thousand years back. After that war, a pact was signed followed by a blood oath with respective rulers to curb their influence and activities. Yet they still made their presence known in one way or the other. And...