@Jinx: So Rhiannon is a sidhe, but she doesn't know it - this being origin of her powers/possession. Correct? 

I'll have to do some research on the pentarchy when I get home! I agree with you though; those little bits are what makes history fun. ^-^.

Do you know if I happen to have my estimate of the city's population about right? 20-30k? 

Also! I'll be posting a response to Pearion's character later tonight. But for the moment, I think it's highly amusing that Hayate comes from Norman-ruled England. He serves the crown of King William II, if I'm not mistaken. I wonder if that will affect his interaction with Rhia at all?