Summer 1097 SR
After a fretful sleep, Charlaine had made her way to the Ansgarite building. Now, as she ascended the steps, she wondered if she was doing the right thing. In her heart, she knew it was her duty to report Commander Hjordis, an action that Danica would prefer. Despite this, she worried she had placed her friend in danger, a problem she couldn"t simply ignore.
She reached the top floor and entered the corridor, seeking the captain"s office. She soon found it, along with three other Temple Knights sitting on chairs in the hallway, awaiting an audience.
Charlaine took a seat beside a Mathewite who looked pale and sickly. Even as she did so, he sniffled, causing her to momentarily regret her choice of seats. She thought of moving, but then the brother decided to engage her in
