Talia was comfortable around women, even women in royalty; however, when she arrived at the Collegium, all of the elders noticed her fear and trepidation around men. What do you think was the basis for this fear?

The Kingdom created training and guilds for three career paths: Heralds, Bards and Healers. Why are these three careers so critical to the success of any society?

Discuss the irony that the society of the holds accepted polygamy as a way of life, yet found fault in the Heralds' reputation of having multiple sexual partners?

Why were the Blues so difficult for the Heralds?

Why do you think the author chose to tell the story of Talia from the time of her being Chosen as opposed to the beginning of her life, or after she had received her Whites?

What sort of Herald do you think Talia...