Honestly, it's not very clear how the real Isabel managed to quietly leave with Raelag, and how these slowpokes managed to bring Biara with them. Unless, I have a theory where, while everyone was asleep, Raelag suggested that Isabel leave the group, and when they left, Biara took the opportunity and took the place of the real queen. But in that case, luck plays a bigger role than charisma and the awesomeness of this particular ruler.
Markel is a good guy, though. However, it's hard to call him charismatic. Only the heartbroken Isabel believed him.
Весьма хороший попутчик... До первого перекрестка.