Summer 1097 SR
"What do you know of the history of our order?" asked the grand mistress.
"It was originally formed to protect Saint Agnes," replied Charlaine, "although she wasn"t referred to as a saint until after her death. In essence, they were nothing more than bodyguards, but they eventually became guardians of our places of worship."
"That is the story that most are familiar with, but the order has been evolving ever since its founding. As you yourself experienced, we no longer simply guard temples. Our knights actively patrol regions, keeping women safe and safeguarding their lives and property. Of course, not every kingdom allows women to own land, and we must abide by the local laws, but we have become much more than a simple temple guard."
"I"m not sure where this is going,"
