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Chapter 30

What's next?

Anna is invited into the temple. (Corruption < 15%)

The cleric face transform into a kind smile. "You there, child, come closer." She pointed a gentle finger towards Anna.

Anna glanced around surprised at being noticed from the pack. A warm feeling of belonging rose in her chest as she climbed the steps up to the beautiful woman. The crowd parted around her keeping silent seemingly out of respect.

"You are pure my dear. Untarnished by the evil that permeates these city walls. What is your name?"

"Its Anna, holy one."

"Anna. I am Lily. Priestess of Innocata. Tell me, have you been inside the temple?"

"No, I didnt know if it was allowed."

"It is forbidden to the unpure. Would you like to see?"

Trancelike Anna nodded. The woman smelt strongly of lavender incense. She felt a strong sense of calm envelop her as Lily led her towards the large doors.

Pulling a large key from her robes she slid it into the lock turning it with a heavy click. Via a mysterious **** the doors opened slowly and soundlessly. A thick fog of incense swirled about them.

The temple was simple to fault. Rows and rows of empty wooden pews and a beautiful stone statue of a masked woman in robes was all that the room contained. The stained glass windows were all blues and greys leading to a monochrome lighting to the interior.

Despite its sparse feel the room was beautiful along with being the largest interior room Anna had ever seen. "It is quite special is it not." Lily's voice echoed throughout the room.

Anna nodded again not daring to speak lest she disturb the silence. Lily led Anna up the aisle until they stood in front of the statue. She gestured for Anna to sit.

"My child, I called you in because I believe you are a lost soul. Tell me where do you come from?"

"I come from a village to the East. The Orc clan destroyed my home."

"A tale that is becoming all too common in these troubled times. Tell me child, what is it you seek?"

"I seek sanctuary."

"Well my dear, that you can find here whenever you need. Tell me? Do you wish to partake of Innocata's tears? Purify your soul? Understand we offer this gift to very few."

Does Anna accept?

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