During their debate, Yule began to piece together parts of the subplot of her life to which she was not previously privy. She wasn’t the sole candidate for the title of Wellspring, she couldn’t decide if this information consoled or disappointed her. But it wasn’t until her parents’ trip to Shangrilonn that Yule’s candidacy leapt to the top of the list, particularly for the Tahain Grotto. She was surprised to learn that the Throne sanctioned an ongoing investigation into identifying the Wellspring, not that the investigation was publicized or even known beyond an elite circle of Magus, like Prosser Teomond. She felt angry and saddened about the secrets surrounding her life, but Hermes assured her nothing was done to harm her, it was all kept from her so that she could enjoy a normal life. Besides, he pointed out, she might not be the Wellspring and all the intrigue and expectations would have ultimately amounted to disappointment. She countered this by pointing out she’d rather not be a Wellspring, thank you very much, and her companions laughed.
