A dark prophecy

Sister Nymeria accompanied Tanya to Ishani’s shrine, but Count Gressil was requested to stay back as they did not feel it was a good idea to allow non-believers in the Goddess’ presence.

Even Aurelia was told to wait outside in the general prayer hall, and the only ones permitted to enter the inner sanctum were Sister Nymeria and Tanya.

Inside the inner sanctum, the High Priest had his head bowed over the altar, and Ramel was nowhere to be found.

“Father Varya, are you alright?” the priestess asked, touching him lightly on his shoulder. “What ails you?”

The High Priest turned around with a jerk, his lifeless gray eyes staring into hers. “Sister…Nymeria. Welcome to the abode of our Goddess. You have traveled quite far. I hope this is your final destination.”

Sister Nymeria stepped back, as a sense of uneasiness washed over her body. “You do not seem alright, Father. Where are the other priests?”

“I instructed them to go to the neighboring villages and distribute alms to the poor. The
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