Lion Head Mesa twenty-first

there was a great problem here. bloodline was traced through divinity on both sides.

"iry-pat. it is the title of a prince made through order of pharaoh, made hereditary. it is not the same but if Ma'at approves your choice —" he bowed his head.

"hold a feast. persuade them to send their nobles. choose from among the highest-ranked in the land." a smile. "but remind them they would not join you as king nor pharaoh. that title alone is yours."