He had the Castle of the Crown renovated for his wife, but apparently lacked knowledge of its secret passages. Both Caliphim and Allaria were advancing in years and wished desperately for a child, so they were overjoyed when Cassima was born. However, they lacked for a son and had no suitable candidates for a proper husband for their child. After the defeat of Alhazred and the wedding of Alexander to Cassima, Caliphim and Allaria abdicated rulership of the islands to their daughter and son-in-law.