Summer 1097 SR
Charlaine stood before the door, eyeing the guards. "I"m here to meet with the commander," she said.
A guard stood aside, allowing her entry. Inside sat Commander Hjordis, flipping through pages of a thick book, her eyes quickly scanning their contents. She looked up at the sound of the door opening.
"Sister Charlaine, this is a delightful surprise. What brings you here today?"
Her voice was pleasant enough, yet Charlaine couldn"t help but feel the tension in the room. Undoubtedly, the commander was not used to waiting on others. The irritation of such an action showed on her face.
"I have considered your offer," Charlaine announced.
"Have you, now? And what conclusion did you come to? Are you to join those of us who wish to see the order prosper, or have you seen fit
