They took council. On that raw tablestone the flames of their balefire swirled and circled and they studied the arrant blackness under them where it fell away like the sheer cloven face of the world.
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The passage describes a moment of contemplation among a group of individuals gathered around a balefire. The flames dance and flicker, casting light on their surroundings as they engage in deliberation. This scene evokes a sense of urgency and gravity, reflecting a deep connection to their harsh environment, which contrasts the warmth of the fire against the cold, dark abyss beneath them.
The imagery of the "arrant blackness" represents the vast...
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