Eldric looked once around the table, measuring how much agreement actually stood behind the words already entered into the record.
"If the pattern is still accelerating, better reports will help us understand it, but they will not be enough on their own. The Wardens were created to respond where no Great Family held direct authority. That becomes less useful if half the evidence we need sits inside territories we are not permitted to examine."
The Elder Leader turned toward him. "State clearly what you are asking for, Eldric. If the Eight are expected to grant something today, they should know its limits before they vote."
