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The next morning, the southern group heads to the Haven of the Sun. After notifying the pyramid servants of their arrival, they had to wait three hours before being allowed into the throne hall to meet face to face with King Calcite. Inside, they were greeted by a very spacious, richly decorated, and heavily guarded chamber. From the entrance of the hall all the way to the throne (which was more of a comfortable and richly upholstered divan than a chair), a carpet of sea and gold colors was laid out, and on either side of it stood 25 women in neat rows. Presumably, the king's concubines.
Approaching the throne-divan, the trio manages to get a look at the ruler of the land they were in. Beside him stood his three wives and, presumably, a court mage.

— You are in the presence of His Royal Magnificence Akkad Babbar sin Zababa mer Lahara, — the herald bellowed, — state your names and the purpose of your visit!