When Fereydun established his sovereign rule over the realm and saw the earth cleansed of Zahhak's tyranny, he adorned the imperial throne according to the ancient rites of the Kayanid kings. On the auspicious first day of the month of Mehr, he placed the Kayanid crown upon his head and commanded that sacred fires be kindled, burning fragrant ambergris and saffron. On this blessed day, he inaugurated the glorious festival of Mehregan, inviting sages and nobles to raise ruby wine cups in celebration of a new era forged in justice and renewal. He exhorted all people to free their hearts from greed and sorrow, reminding them that the fleeting world remains faithful to no man. Meanwhile, his mother Faranak, who had lived in secret seclusion, received word that Zahhak's realm had fallen and her heroic son sat upon the world-throne. Cleansing herself, she bowed low before Yazdan, pouring out curses upon the vanquished Zahhak and praising the Almighty for the joyful turn of fate. For a full week she secretly distributed alms so lavishly that poverty vanished among the needy; the following week, she prepared a regal feast for the empire's chieftains. She then opened her secret vaults, loading camels with royal robes, precious gems, Arab steeds with golden trappings, and splendid armaments—chainmail, helmets, spears, and swords—sending them all to her son with motherly blessings. Fereydun gratefully accepted her gifts and showered praise upon her. Chieftains, warlords, and elders gathered from every corner of the earth, lining his gates and scattering gold and jewels over his crown as they raised their hands to heaven in prayer for his eternal reign. Thereafter, Fereydun traveled across his realm, rectifying every act of injustice, transforming ruined lands into paradise gardens of roses and cypresses, before establishing his royal residence in the lush, famous woodlands of Tamisheh near Amol.