@ Acrolith: I'm also pretty eager to get this thing going lol. In the meantime, however, I'll be sending you a PM with some more ideas for Riven and Taula's relationship prior to the king's demise.

@Hank: If you wanted to discuss how Nykerius and Riven get along as well I'd be happy to do so. While Riven is somewhat leery of the admittedly impressive power Nykerius wields, I feel like spending enough time around each other would at least make her feel less standoffish towards him