garion , dressed all in black , sat on the basalt throne with ce'nedra at his side as the rivan deacon delivered the eulogy to the crowded hall.the presence of king anheg of cherek at that sorrowful ceremony caused an angry undertone among the members of the rivan nobility , and it was only their profound respect for brand and garion 's flinty gaze that prevented the whispers at the back of the hall from becoming open accusations .