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Upon assuming supreme command of the Iranian army, Prince Faribarz placed the helmet of leadership upon his brow and sought to navigate the perilous conflict through diplomatic resolute council. He called upon Rohham, son of Gudarz, a warrior renowned for his nobility, composure, and prowess, instructing him to reveal his true lineage through an embassy of high consequence. Faribarz commanded Rohham to cross the contested lines and deliver a solemn message to Piran Viseh, the commander of the Turanian host: that the turning heavens bestow joy and sorrow in equal measure, lifting one to the stars while plunging another into grief. He declared that night raids were unsuited to champions who wielded heavy maces, offering Piran a choice between an honorable truce or immediate, open battle.

Rohham took the letter and rode out toward the enemy lines. Intercepted by the Turanian vanguard, he proudly proclaimed his identity as a seasoned champion of Iran carrying the royal decree of Faribarz to Piran. A scout rode ahead to report his arrival, and Piran, displaying the dignity of a great strategist, ordered that the envoy be received with open doors and a warm countenance. Though wary of enemy treachery, Rohham entered the presence of Piran, who greeted him with grand hospitality and seated him beside his own throne.

When Rohham delivered Faribarz’s message, Piran replied with grave wisdom. He reminded the envoy that it was the Iranian force under Tus that had initiated this bloodshed, invading the frontier like a ravenous wolf and slaughtering the innocent alongside the combatants. Piran stated that the Iranians had already reaped the bitter retribution for Tus’s cruelty. Nevertheless, Piran offered a thirty-day armistice, guaranteeing that no Turanian rider would strike if the Iranians chose to use the month to withdraw peaceably across the border to their homeland. Should they choose war instead, he warned, they must draw up their battle lines without delay.

Piran bestowed a splendid robe of honor upon Rohham, suited to his high station, and dismissed him with honor. Rohham returned to the Iranian camp and presented Piran's terms to Faribarz. Seizing the opportunity offered by the thirty-day truce, Faribarz unsealed the royal treasure sacks, distributing coin and provisions among his men, re-arming the soldiers, and thoroughly reorganizing his legions to prepare for whatever destiny the coming month would bring.