Fazzur returned to Boldhome in Fire season, accompanied by the Yarandos Chargers (500 heavy Tarshite cavalry led by his son). There was also a train of Lunars, including 100 members of the Lunar College of Magic said to be from the city of Glamour. Their leader was a Dara Happan named Tatius, a kinsman of the former Governor-General. The beautiful Estal Donge, a Lunar noblewoman from Durnsa, of Tarshite or Syllilan origin, was part of the train. There were also nobles, merchants, traders, servants, crafters, dancing girls, and prostitutes. Fazzur had returned from Mirin's Cross, where he had been appointed Governer-General of Dragon Pass. People gave Tatius a lot of deference. He seemed not to be one of Fazzur's clients.
There were now perhaps 4000 Lunars in Boldhome (as opposed to 5000 Boldhomers and 1000 Sartarites).
Earth Season 1614
Temertain's household required about 800 cattle per year, and he was maintaining 40 or 50 thanes (800-1000 cattle), plus 100 Telmori (1000 cattle). His entertaining was around 500 cattle. His sacred ceremonies took 400-500 cattle. He needed almost 4000 cattle each year. He took in perhaps 1000 from Boldhome and 1000 from the other cities. The clans paid 2400 in Tarshgeld. The Tarshgeld had not gone to the house of Sartar in over 10 years. The cities had not been paying either.
His advisors agreed to tax the cities, and pay the Telmori. Many wanted to cut back elsewhere. Gordius said that the Governor-General would be happy to offer a subsidy to the Prince, to keep his status up. He offered to pay up to 1500 cows.
There was unrest in Boldhome over the tax. Vonlanth faced down a mob of angry city folk who confronted Korlmhy.
Temertain was taken with the Lunar noblewoman Estal Donge, who shared his interest in iron Brithini statuary. Few had ever seen anyone to compare with her beauty.
The Lunars began several temples in Boldhome, including the favorite gods of the Tarshites. Among these were the Seven Mothers, protectors of the House of Phoronestes.
Storm Season 1614
Korlmhy made sure the Orlanth sacrifices were made regularly. The priests decided to call for an Uroxi to perform the ritual role for Bellower Day. A Praxian Storm Khan, riding a towering llama, arrived at the gates of Boldhome. The rider had a shaved head, except for a braided topknot, and was painted with odd designs. He was Orgwaha Blue Llama. The Bull sent him to Boldhome.
Korlmhy performed the Summons of Evil from Thunder Ridge, while Orgwaha summoned Storm Bull from another peak. An oily cloud appeared over the ridge, raining pellets of grease which caused great pain to everyone. Then numerous tentacles slashed down at the group.
To defend Temertain, Estal Donge invoked the Seven Mothers, and was answered by a red glow. Eventually, Brenna and Korlmhy's wind dispelled the cloud. Meanwhile, Orgwaha Blue Llama defeated a weaker menace.
Unfortunately, most of Temertain's household was killed by the Chaos Thing.
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