"I know of no clan named Sa Ayen," Inric says, and he doesn't miss the sharp intake of breath from Prytanis. "But there are many small clans I do not know. However, given the linguistic differences, it is possible you are referring to the Sarayan clan. They are a large clan whose origins date back to before recorded history." He pauses for a moment, remembering Narayedaran, and the Sarayan clan burial ground, then continues as evenly as he can manage. "I do not have much personal experience of the clan."
"So -"
"My question is," Inric interrupts, since one question for another was the deal, "how many years since your people came here?"