Kalispel’s return

Kalispel, Tahira's treacherous cousin, finally returned to Oregania, her plan unfolding with precision. She had deliberately injured herself, intending to deceive King Khan into believing that Tahira had met a tragic end.

With a feigned look of distress, Kalispel presented herself before King Khan, her wounds strategically displayed to garner sympathy. "Your Majesty," she said, her voice trembling, "I bring grave news. Tahira, your beloved wife, has perished."

King Khan's expression darkened, his eyes narrowing in grief. "What happened?" he demanded, his voice low and menacing.

Kalispel hesitated, her eyes welling up with fake tears. "We were ambushed by bandits. I managed to escape, but Tahira...she didn't make it."

King Khan's face contorted in anguish, and Kalispel knew she had him right where she wanted. With Tahira out of the way, she could easily manipulate the king into marrying her, securing her claim to the throne and the kingdom of Oregania.