CHAPTER SEVENTEEN
There were no more incidents like the one with the girl suffering from menstrual cramps. Asphodel continued to learn how to open herself to Sylissa’s power. Her ability grew as the months passed, and she did not feel as tired after curing someone. She could still only do small healing rituals, but the priests were impressed with her progress.
Ril had agreed to a betrothal to Brivid, and the pair was seldom apart, except when working. Asphodel grinned when she saw how her friends liked each other, and awaited with excitement the wedding date announcement.
It was the equinox, the first day of the month of Grildar, dedicated to Grillon, which was also the start of a new year. Everyone in the country celebrated the coming of spring and gave praise to Grillon, the god of wi
