I don't think Gatekeeper would be there. He doesn't strike me as a combat wizard, and his role at the Outer Gates is too important. I think he's in the Grey Council, I just don't think he'd be there on the ground taking part in the battle.
Leah was there, would she be considered a member? I believe she and Vadderung "sealed" a deal didn't they?
He is a combat wizard though...he fights at the Outer Gates and he fought during the vampire war against the vampires. Where do you get the idea that he isn't? Jim considers him the most dangerous wizard on the Council.
It's possible he isn't on the Grey Council. But Jim said we knew six of them as of Changes. I imagine Ebenezar would pick his close allies, and Rashid is a self-proclaimed ally of Eb. So he seemed a good bet to me. Considering the Grey Council is set up not merely to fight the Black Council, as Harry believed initially, but Nemesis - he seems an excellent choice for the line up.
Well, I used to think Lea might be a member. But when Jim was asked about membership he specifically said thirteen members were at Chichen Itza including Harry (twelve are summoned by Lea) but Harry is the thirteenth member. Jim specifically says we know Harry, Vadderung and Eb, and we had met six others as of Changes. Lea just can't fit mathematically. She might have become a member later of course. But Jim hinted it was significant there was thirteen members. I would say because Harry said thirteen are the most you can have when teaming up on a spell.
If you have the Fae included, why not Lea (protecting the Godson, a good bet), or maybe even Mab. Flowing robes could hide the women, though Mab and Lea are taller than Eb anyway, but Herne, Rashid, and Vadderung should stand out - they were in a group, and are all 7 feet or better. And River would be obvious - and he does not project power, he is more a melee tank. rule him out. I would not doubt the Gatekeeper can light them up. I am not always 100% sure he's human. Can a scion join up?
I don't know about the Gruff. That draws Summer in. Herne is Wyldfae. He does not commit Mab. Lea has an obligation to Harry's mother. That might mean she does not commit Winter.
Carlos seems to have figured out what is going on... could he be in?
I think the Archive is likely standing neutral. But..... she has the firepower.
Kincaid is a merc, but he's shown no magic. No one was up there with a battle rifle.
Elaine is skilled, and a better touch than Harry - but does she have that kind of firepower, even if she wanted to? These seem heavy hitters, with Harry as low end. I would not be surprised if the WC knows Elaine survived. they'd likely check the site of the fire, and lacking remains... And the higher ups may have an idea of her power level.
I do not see it so unlikely that Eb might have looked in on Harry when he was with Justin. He's not just a wizard, he's his grandfather. He'd likely have taken the measure of Elaine as well. I also think he has to know who Thomas is. He may not know Harry and Thomas know all that, but he should at least suspect they know their real relationship. So the Seniors may know about Elaine, they just haven't leaked out anything if she keeps her head down. Sending Carlos to check her out tells her they know she's a wizard, and maybe they test Carlos' perceptions if he can see how strong she is?
See my reasons above for not including Lea. Mab and Lea can adjust their heights as it happens. I don't see Mab being on the team - she could have wasted most of the Red Court and the Red King and his Lords of the Outer Night by herself. I believe Jim once said it would take the entire Red Court to beat her.
Well Vadderung was there in Changes so we know he is one. Distance can make it hard to judge heights, particularly in the dark. Harry didn't seem to notice anyone's height but Ebenezar (because Eb is so short). River did seem like a poor choice as he would literally have had to pretend to be a human. He can shapeshift but why bother? Everytime we have seen him fight he stands out.
I picked Eldest Gruff as he seems to be a calming influence, and he wields a wizard's staff. Like all the members of the Grey Council.
The Archive couldn't be there, at least at that stage. And she would have still been quite short. She too would have stood out considering her power. But the Archive is meant to be neutral. She only fights when her back is against the wall.
Carlos is possible. But he seems to young and too dramatic. Why would Eb pick him over so many senior wardens and other wizards?
Kincaid isn't one. I'll put money on that.
Elaine would be a hell of a dark horse...I don't see it though for similar reasons to Carlos. Why would Eb pick her? She has also remained firm that she doesn't want to be involved in that sort of thing. Even if Eb knew she was alive and capable, and wanted her on the team for whatever reason, why pick her? Why would she say yes?
