I have accepted that Lord British aint coming back and as I have long thought that Sosaria needs a ruler, for me, Dawn is a perfectly acceptable choice.
This is a Kingdom and desperately needs a leader - I would have followed Casca if he had been a true King although I always had some reservations about him.
I have no such reservations about Dawn, she is one of the 8 Companions and has her rightful place in the history of this realm. Lord British has no bloodline descendants so who better than a Companion to fill the void.
The realm was in peril from malign influences from both the Shadowlords and the Crimson Dragons and once more cometh the hour, cometh the man, or woman in this case.
She has already exhibited some of the necessary qualities of a ruler, to fight the Crimsons and the Shadowlords, Dawn called and the people answered; no shrinking violet this, Dawn led and the people followed. Not a General plotting strategy behind the lines but out in front, LEADING.
A Council is all very well but can be divided and is unlikely to be leading the army if occasion demands.
Whether she will be a great leader is something for the future but i am satisfied she is a GOOD one and possesses the virtues.
For myself I now bend the knee and acknowledge Dawn as my liege lord to be served and followed even unto death.