The travelers found a room at a local caravanserai, and after they had their dinner, Umar asked directions of the landlord to find the Sea Temple. Having received the directions, Umar went off to the temple, leaving his companions behind.
This was another reason they had chosen Attan as their destination. One of Umar’s prize pupils at the madrasa in Ravan, a man named Arianos, had returned to this, his native city, after receiving his ordination in the priesthood. He had written frequently to his old instructor, informing him of his progress, and Umar felt that, in all of Nikhrash, Arianos was the one man he could trust to give him good advice.
Graduates of Ravan’s madrasa were considered among the world’s best priests, and Arianos had been offered positions in Attan’s fanciest temples w
