Chapter Seven'To invade the land of Thiruzha, Rajaraja of the Chola Empire had a choice. He could send a fleet up the coast and attack our city of Kollchi, where we all stand now, or he could send an army through the passes of the Ghats.' Bhim spoke impressively slowly. 'Instead, Rajaraja has done both. He has attacked Kollchi and sent an army to the Ghats.'
'So here we are.' Dhraji and Bhim stood in the Council Chamber, with the war leaders and shipmasters gathered around them and two of Dhraji's guards standing sentinel at the door. Bradan stood with his back to the wall, awaiting Dhraji's orders, listening to everything and trying to keep as low a profile as possible. The Thiruzha warriors looked a handy bunch, some with scarred faces as souvenirs of previous battles, and all with long
