“Perhaps,” Umar said. “There are those who say that Oromasd will absorb Rimahn and the two opposing spirits will become one, as in the time of their father Zarvun. There are many implications to this which wise men—and not a few fools—argue to this day. You should be aware of the theory, even though at the moment it’s of little practical concern.”
He waved his hand. “Excuse an old man’s digression. The day’s travel has made me tired and rude. Please continue.”
“After the Final Battle, all people will be united once more with their fravashis and face the last test. For three days the souls will wade through a river of molten metal. The good people who earned their reward in the House of Song will feel it as no worse than warm milk, but the sinners who suffered in the Pits of Torment will
