Seventeen
Investiture
Summer 952 MC
On the morning of her investiture, Beverly started the day very early to ensure she was at the Palace long before the ceremony commenced. There were six initiates, including herself, who had arrived shortly before sun up. Each one had a sponsor to help them prepare, and she was glad her father was there to lend her a hand and keep her company.
“Are you nervous?” asked her father.
“Only restless, Father,” she said.
“I remember my investiture; I found it all quite overwhelming. Let’s go over it one more time, to make sure you’re ready.”
“Very well,” Beverly sighed. They had been going over this for days, and she was sure she remembered everything. She was starting to wonder if this was more for his benefit than hers, but she decided to humour him th
