Chapter 20, Jhaampe Summary

The town of Jhaampe consists of a series of mostly temporary structures. The people of the region are nomadic and so they carry their homes with them. The permanent buildings strongly resemble crocuses and are covered in brightly hued hides. An area has been set aside for Fitz's company but the large number of gifts brought for the new bride requires a large train of people to carry them from the encampment uphill to the town.

Once settled in a chamber within the royal palace Fitz changes into an outfit provided by Mistress Hasty at Buckkeep. His personal crest has been changed from a buck with a bar across it to a charging buck. Fitz is then introduced to the Prince and Princess. He feels a certain uneasiness from Rurisk. Kettricken acknowledges that she has heard of Fitz and that he...