Meanwhile at sea...

Portrait of Sir Merek, a Crusader Elite.

You will now be taking the seat of Sir Merek, who is the second highest ranking officer in the Crusade. Since the small council meeting at the Capital, he has been sailing towards Lindisfarne with a small crew. He has mild suspicions about the expedition but expects the island to be abandoned but all few surviving monks and initiates.

Your fourth day at sea was proving difficult.

The summer months were the trickiest times to sail the Great Expanse. Even for the most experienced sailor, predicting it's deep waters was near impossible.

The crackling skies threaten you awake as you find yourself entangled in your own sweat drenched sheets. The swaying ship makes it hard for you to navigate in your half-awaken state. Instinctively, you grab for your sword only to knock it over with a loud thud. You hear the scabbard sliding somewhere beneath all the moving luggage and furniture. You curse yourself as it's near impossible to find anything amidst the darkened chaos. Straightening yourself back up, you feel lightheaded. You can hear the captain's voice ringing in your ears as he shouts orders outside the cabin.

"All hands on deck! Lower sails!"

"Blasted storm", you think, before stumbling across the cabin for a door. You feel yourself growing chill as the sweat clinging to your skin cools to the whistling winds. You turn the knob to make sure the door is securely locked and even bolt it for extra measures. You find yourself feeling the room until your eyes get adjusted and eventually find the closet with all your belongings. Slowly, you peel off your tunic and undo your trousers, in an effort to dry off and change into fresher clothes. You find the knots on your breeches are always the hardest to undo but eventually you get them off until all you have left is the chastity locked around your penis. Feeling the weight of the metal reminds you of your alleged crime.

You did not **** him, to this day you remind yourself that. Despite the numerous accusations and trials leading up to your chastisement.