Sister Ermine almost makes it through the night, but a few hours before dawn, she finds herself awake. She is beginning to realize that a full night’s sleep may not be meant for her. Maybe she is too use these moments because her lack of sleep is meant to draw her closer to the Watcher. …
Sister Ermine approaches her podium and lights the candle. She’s decided to give more frequent sermons to help the citizens of Archolia keep the Watcher in the forefront of their minds. There are a fair number of parishioners present, including queen Chalyela. The congregation sits as Ermine begins another sermon on keeping the faith during…
Chalyela’s spirits are lifted as she enters the castle and spots Sir Ivan. She refuses to pass up this opportunity to bear her heart to him. She waits for him to finish his military strategizing. “I have done it,” Chalyela begins. “Done what M’lady?” “I have ended my courtship with Gavin…” she begins. “I…
Chalyela decides to continue with her promises to Sister Ermine. She visits the village searching for only the finest fabrics. Meanwhile, Ermine finishes up her daily duties. She sits at her desk and scribes a few inspired verses. Chalyela returns from the village with the finest silk available, made from the Mulberry Silkworm. She enters…
Gavin is happy to see the queen this morning. “Good morn my fair, beautiful lady,” he says with a smile on his face. This makes Chalyela’s whole purpose for approaching him that much harder. “Gavin…I have something most serious that I must say to you.” “Gavin…I…we can no longer be together,” she begins. Gavin’s heart…
Sister Ermine’s insomnia awakens her in the middle of the night. She is desperate for sleep, so she leaves the church in search of herbs for her naptime tea. Just as queen Chalyela arrives at the castle exhausted… Sister Ermine finds what she needs to make her tea. Suddenly she remembers that she sacrificed her…
As Queen Chalyela is on her way out of the door, Sister Ermine stops her. “Your Majesty, might I ask one more favor.” “Aye, of course your Grace.” “I need your help. Lady Eilonwy says that my robes are outdated. Might I ask your help in picking out more stylish robes?” “Aye. Anything to increase…
Chalyela continues with her commitment to help Sister Ermine. She approaches Merchant Princess Eilonwy. “Sister Ermine is giving a special sermon in a bit. I wanted to invite you to attend.” “Sure, I would be glad to.” Next Chalyela approaches Bricklayer Cho, requesting that he also attends the sermon. “I am at your service M’Lady,”…
Queen Chalyela awakes the next morning. She decides that an upgrade to her look is in order. Royal Advisor Kenna assists her. Chalyela is satisfied with her new look. She feels regal and authoritative. Her first stop is to check out the renovations to the banquet hall. She is pleased with Build Master Krispin’s work….
Queen Chalyela continues to hold court and listen to petitions from her subjects. Sister Ermine decides to seek the queen’s help in promoting the Peteran faith among those in the kingdom. Ermine approaches the throne, “Your majesty,” she says bowing low. “Greetings your Worship. You may rise.” “Meet me over there, “Chalyela instructs, pointing out…
