Fiercely jealous of his older brother's affections, Ibîr the Golden refused to remain in Tumunamahal while Khîn accompanied Fôli into the wilds. He was frequently in the way and often much resented. Yet the hardship improved his character, removing the whine from his voice, and transfering his attention from supposed personal slights to survival amid uncertainty and danger. Once settled in Nulukkizdin, Ibîr grew into an accomplished orator with a gift for inspiring apathetic listeners with enthusiasm and purpose.