"Oh, they often say this about the Vudrani! Know then that the gods have given me such lessons in humbleness,

"Oh, they often say this about the Vudrani! Know then that the gods have given me such lessons in humbleness, that it is quite against my nature to lie and spread falsehood! Have you ever been to Niswan? It is the capital of the Island of Jalmeray, the city of a thousand rooftops, above which flutters a thousand silk banners. Not water, but the finest wines flow from their magnificent jade fountains! There isn't a city more beautiful in this world! But Niswan's greatest jewel is its Houses of Perfection, monasteries wherein the world's finest warriors train."