Elyria glanced between the two disciples flanking her within the training ring of Elder Celia’s home. Each residence within the Jade Towers had its own training ring, the size varying with the rank of its adepts. This particular ring was expansive, reflecting Elder Celia’s high status. The clan had numerous adepts, all family heads, but with loose ties to the core Verdan clan. Elyria had often wondered how an adept like Elder Joran had managed to secure a high-ranking position when there were other adepts within the clans bearing the Verdan name.