"... To ensure that he never again falls victim of his ill nature, he carries with him the skull of his mortal

"... To ensure that he never again falls victim of his ill nature, he carries with him the skull of his mortal enemy, and consults it on all occasions. Trust me, for I myself have heard the words of the skull's wisdom! Once, this wise man Ulvantha was heading north. However, his path was blocked by the local rajah's army, who was waging war against his neighbor. The soldiers were ordered not to let anyone pass. This infuriated Ulvantha."