Chapter Thirty-Two: Final Foundation[edit | edit source]

In Holelorin, Kinesee, guided by Lelishen, meets King Sebedil the Third in his vine-draped, arboreal court, aiming to secure Helelindin permission for Kingdomer pilgrims to visit the Final Foundation (Fedeletêun) to rally Eight Kingdoms’ support against the Malstefnê (Ch. 17, 20, 28). Sebedil, scarred by centuries-old wars with the Kingdomers, brusquely rejects the proposal, dismissing Mulshahar trade and Kingdomer trustworthiness. Kinesee, displaying her latcu necklace from the Ironwing, highlights Helmveline’s vast latcu reserves, but Sebedil remains unmoved, refusing Kingdomer presence on sacred ground. Shifting tactics, Kinesee proposes a neutral meeting at Rôemhîik Wall, where Silone mediate between Helelindin and Helmveline, bypassing direct Kingdomer interaction. Sebedil demands 300 latcu bricks, sanctioned by the Volvrolan of Eleris Edan, and agrees to send his Minister of Trade in twelve days. Kinesee, elated by the diplomatic win, senses Lelishen’s suspicion that Sebedil’s interest in gem-grade latcu hides ulterior motives, possibly beyond aesthetics. Despite this, Kinesee prioritizes the strategic advantage of positioning Helelindin negotiators between Rôemhîik and the Malstefnê army, strengthening the Silone’s defense while Lelishen plans to investigate the latcu’s significance, affirming Kinesee’s cunning akin to Solineus.

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