Abandon
Placing your hand gently, upon the girl’s lovely face, you smile warmly at her and reply, “You are truly a pure and innocent Sister. I am infinitely flattered by your devotion, dear Urya. And I assure you, I greatly desire you for my own. But, I’m afraid I must refuse your request to be my paramour. I am a king and must uphold the traditions and holy laws of our people. I am duty bound to honor the Lord of Glory and the rules of his holy orders. Thus I cannot, in good honor, take you from your promised service. Besides this, the vows you have taken are most solemn and sacred and can not be broken without great dishonor. For you to abandon the way of the cloth for such a reason would surely bring you only shame and pity.” You gaze deeply into her crying eyes and conclude, “I’m am sorry, my dear Sister, but you must remain loyal to your vows and serve me by your service to Valdyr.”
Wiping away her tears, she nods and silently finishes dressing you. After buckling your sword belt into place, the young novice nun fetches the crown of Valantia from the altar and places it upon your brow. Finally, she prostrates herself at your feet and departs from the chapel.
You are left alone, to contemplate the amazing ritual you have just taken part in. Surely, such unique events foretell of a great and glorious destiny. Remembering that the Glory-Matron requested your presence in her private study, you exit the chapel and make your way down the corridor to the appropriate door. You wrap lightly upon the oaken portal and hear the high priestess’ musical, exotically accented voice call for you to enter.
Wiping away her tears, she nods and silently finishes dressing you. After buckling your sword belt into place, the young novice nun fetches the crown of Valantia from the altar and places it upon your brow. Finally, she prostrates herself at your feet and departs from the chapel.
You are left alone, to contemplate the amazing ritual you have just taken part in. Surely, such unique events foretell of a great and glorious destiny. Remembering that the Glory-Matron requested your presence in her private study, you exit the chapel and make your way down the corridor to the appropriate door. You wrap lightly upon the oaken portal and hear the high priestess’ musical, exotically accented voice call for you to enter.