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1. How do Zelie and Tzain bury their father?

The body of Zelie and Tzain's father is in a casket on a rope tethered to Jimeta's rocky coast. Zelie pours oil into a torch and lights it. Memories of the past haunt her. She drops the torch and the flame goes out. Amari brings more oil. The torch is relit. Zelie lights the oil-soaked cords on her father's casket. Zelie speaks the sacrament and watches her father's body go up in flames.

2. Who are the titans?

After the ritual, the titans appeared in the nobility and military. They are marked by white streaks in their hair. They have magic similar to that of the ten maji clans. However, their powers require no incantation to bring it forth.

3. What do Zelie and the others see when the warship lands at Zaria?

When the warship ramp lands, the people of Zario do not cheer, move, or blink. They only stare. Nobles line the path to the rally site. Magic-less kosidan gather behind them. Soldiers and military officers mill through their masses. Zelie's people stand at the fringes.

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