Cauldron Festival

[Corwin]

Seira grins her agreement. "Yeah, you can say that again. Going to enjoy the celebration outside, or want me to send you directly back?" She glances over at Dawnhope. "Actually, would you be going with the three of them?"

[Anastasia]

"I am," Dawnhope says, "Alicia has me watching Calley."

[Corwin]

"I see. It sounds like a good idea, I'll think about it. Calley, if you need a teacher for something your knowledge doesn't cover, let me know, alright?"

[Anastasia]

"I will," Calley says, as thus...

Okay, this chat is winding down. Next move?

[Corwin]

Let's see what you have for me?

[Anastasia]

Soon enough a message comes to the Cauldron. A fire elemental, carrying a sealed scroll, sealed with powerful divine magic. "From the Resilient Ember."

[Corwin]

Seira decides to peruse it together with Amaryl, her recent souvenirs of Abagail's cheeses and Josa's sweets serving as a light snack for the two of them.

[Anastasia]

"I'm so going to regret these later," Amaryl murmurs, as she nibbles on cheeses.

The message reads:

Seira, I've received word from Atesh. As of right now, Faheem is keeping to himself and staying in his palace by request of the Grand Sultan. Additionally, the Grand Sultan paid him a visit today. Right now Faheem is tied directly into the political situation, as such, Atesh believes we must do something that will lure him out. Do not believe slave raids will directly lure him out at this time, it has to be more personal to risk defying the Grand Sultan. Two paths present themselves.

1. Draw him out through Razalim, the magic sword he currently carries. Are you familiar with it? If you need more information, contact me. If the sword is cursed, it may well prompt him to investigate and come to his hopeful doom.
2. Draw him out through information on the Crimson Firebrand, the first Grand Sultan who established the City of Brass. It is known that he has quietly been researching the Crimson Firebrand for a long time. If you need more information on the Crimson Firebrand, contact me.

If you have a third idea that may draw him out, suggest it. The sooner he is eliminated, the better Fire will be.

[Corwin]

"I don't really know what he means by drawing him out through Razalim," Seira admits to Amaryl. "Got a clue, or do you want to visit Zaaman Rul?"

[Anastasia]

"I am not certain," Amaryl says, "Let me ask him, I want to try."

A moment and then...

Ah, Seira and Amaryl. My message reached you?

[Corwin]

It has. While I'm aware of the history of the First Sultan and of the rumors surrounding Razalim, I'm not sure how using the latter should work.

[Anastasia]

Thank you for replying so quickly.

Akil bin Faheem is aware of them as well. We tempt him with a way to overcome or master Razalim, escape his fate and become the fated hand.

[Corwin]

Interesting. I doubt he will be lured off Fire, however, so what would you propose? I don't want to allude to the Sultan in case he's still alive somewhere and takes offense.

[Anastasia]

Cautious but wise. If the Crimson Firebrand still lives, he is not one to trifle with. The day of his cleansing from Fire is far away, for he is not a foe to be taken lightly.

Then Razalim?

Razalim. It is said it will continue until it finds the destined hand. Anything that promises that would draw him in.

[Corwin]

What are you proposing? That we spread rumors of how I'm that destined hand?