Who is it that is so desperate to kill this woman? We have faced 3 assassination attempts in a little more than a week. I do not know how long we can keep being lucky, this last time...
This last time both Ursula and I left Kolbrá's side. I do not know what I was thinking. My training is to assume that in a fight, my leader is among the best of us, but that is not true of Kolbrá. Formidable as her magic is, she is no warrior. I have spoken to Ursula and we have agreed that I am never to leave Kolbrá's side if we are attacked. Ursula is more mobile. I must get the princess to safety if such a thing is possible, provide cover against long range attacks and trust that Ursula's mobility and strength with be enough.
If we are unlucky even once... this alliance that is so important falls. If it does, I believe Olhaldoar will take Kiragz or even attempt to take Cavaede.
These people are so stupid. They should not need to sell their children to each other to do what is so obviously in the best interests of all.