‘Summoner, the First Throne found a worthy occupant. Logros was commanded so by the occupant.’ ‘An occupant? Who?’ ‘A mortal known then as Kellanved, Emperor of Malaz.’ Silverfox said nothing for a long moment, then, ‘Of course. But he no longer occupies it, does he?’ ‘He no longer occupies it, Summoner, yet he has not yielded it.’ ‘What does that mean? Ah, because the Emperor didn’t die, did he?’ Olar Ethil nodded. ‘Kellanved did not die. He ascended, and has taken the Throne of Shadow. Had he died in truth, the First Throne would be unoccupied once more. He has not, so it is not. We are at
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