"The clans are calling you the Blood Emperor," Sarhita added.
"Some prefer Crimson Death, but Blood Emperor seems to be winning."
Jorghan grimaced.
"I'd prefer they just called me Jorghan."
"Too late for that," Sigora said with gentle humor.
"You're a legend now. Whether you want to be or not."
*
They talked for hours, catching Jorghan up on everything that had happened during his recovery, sharing observations about the battle, and discussing the political ramifications of what he'd done.
Finally, as the sun began its descent toward the horizon, Sigora broached the important topic.
"The Council of Twelve Clans has convened," she said, her tone becoming more formal.
"They've discussed what happened here, what you did, and what it means for the desert clans as a whole."
Jorghan waited, sensing this was leading somewhere significant.
"They've decided to officially recognize the Sol'vur clan back as the thirteenth clan," Sigora continued.
