Summer 1097 SR
Charlaine returned to the Agnes commandery, intent on dinner. As she approached the dining hall, a pair of sister knights intercepted her.
"You"re to come with us," they announced.
"To what end?" she replied.
"To see Commander Hjordis."
"And if I refuse?"
"I wouldn"t advise that. In any case, it"s in your best interest to meet with her. Who knows, maybe all your troubles could be made to vanish?"
"Very well," said Charlaine. "Take me to her."
They led the way, and soon the small party was in the upper halls of the commandery. A double door loomed large, guarded by two more sister knights. Upon the trio"s arrival, they swung them open, revealing a richly decorated interior where Commander Hjordis sat behind her desk, her eyes watching like a hawk.
"Leave Sister Charl
