Alera is not a possession.

“Were he, the great Lord Steldor, another man, I might have spent the afternoon …”

“This is not what you want to hear, but to me, it doesn't seem there was a time …”

“Tadark, this phrase is probably meaningless to you as it is so oft repeated, bu…”

“A silent challenge passed between the powerful men, to be interrupted by the Qu…”