For her next test, Ermine has to sacrifice something that she holds dear. She must make a fresh batch of naptime tea and pour it down the well. She wants to be obedient, but her tea is the only thing that gets her even half way through the night. As Ermine heads back to the…
Sister Ermine returns to the church and spends time in prayer at the Vow Pall. She begs the Watcher’s forgiveness for her brawl. Now that she has the map, she sets out for the forest as the stars and moon light her way. The full moon paints a perfect backdrop for her mission. At any…
Sister Ermine approaches the thief. “You stole something that I need!” Ermine says, throwing all fear to the wayside. The thief is thrown off by the fact that Ermine would approach her in such a way. Ermine raises a hand to emphasize her point and the thief actually recoils, thinking that Ermine means to strike…
Like a woman in shock, Ermine slowly walks to the church. Her ears are unhearing, she does not feel the wind on her cheek…her whole body is numb and she just walks. As she approaches the grave and the stone caves, her senses finally return to her. She is very aware of the thief and…
Ermine walks up the hill and faces her necessary destiny. “Your grace, what brings you here,” the executioner asks when she approaches. Sister Ermine hands the executioner the signed release. “I am to take prisoner Donston’s place at the stocks.” “What?” The executioner asks confused. “Is this some sort of mercy mission?” “No sir. This…
Sister Ermine must return to the castle and see Royal Advisor Kenna in order to get permission to trade places with Blessed Donston. As she heads toward the castle, the night air carries the weeping and cries of the suffering prisoners at the stocks. Why have I not been aware of the sounds of their…
Sister Ermine decides to visit the village to inquire of the monk, Blessed Donston, that she learned of earlier. She knows that she has other duties that she needs to fulfill, but she cannot resist an attempt to find a way to end her sleepless nights. As she approaches the judgment zone, she can see…
Sister Ermine decides to seek counsel from Queen Chalyela regarding the visions she has been having of the fountain. The closer Ermine gets to the castle, the smaller and more insignificant she feels. She has no idea how she will speak to the queen about her visions without sounding mad. Ermine hesitates before entering the…
As soon as she enters her sleeping quarters, all feelings of drowsiness disappear. Ermine decides to study the Sacred Text of the Watcher for a while. It is late in the evening before she attempts sleep. She drinks a goblet of naptime tea and pulls back her covers for bed. She lies down for a…
Sister Ermine has her first sermon scheduled to begin in a few hours. Her growling stomach tells her that it is time to eat. As she spoons out a bowlful of gruel, she reminds herself to visit the village for better ingredients to add to her stew. Lethargy and hunger are not a good combination…
