Nadeen smiles at the commentary "Brighid is cool, and quite right about the crafts. i've already served as a firebrand once. It was a great honor. That said, rulers themselves are rarely if ever firebrands while they rule. Chieftain Brekke of Rivervale taught me that. You see, it has to do with the newness involved in part, the symbolism ...from Tara-Nar , one firebrand brings a flame to the Duke, then the flame is passed on to the Counties or Baronies directly. Every hold, be they noble or common, is renewed. It can be a bit embarrassing to think about, but young maidens respresent something pure, sacred. As sacred in their way as the fire. Besides, you KNOW fire dreams. You're very well suited to this, and have a right to the honor of it. "