A LADY'S PILGRIMAGE

[Eryane 3698]

A LADY’S PILGRIMAGE

 

Early amidst the month of the Sun’s Smile, a single bag was packed and rested near the door leading out of the Ruthern manor. Only items necessary for living were packed neatly in the bag and ready for the awaited pilgrimage. Anastasia reached for the bag and looped its straps about her simple clothing, all done in a sweeping motion. A series of letters were prepared to be sent out to her friends, family, and mentors to inform them of her travels. The sting of her mother’s death resonated with the halls of the palace that lost its glimmer and shine without one of its finest princesses amidst it. Her spirituality waned with the finality of death, or presumably so with the unusual circumstances of her mother’s disappearance. 

 

It was then her decision was solidified; a religious pilgrimage to Sutica to deepen her faith to witness one of the battlegrounds of Canonism in more recent history, so she may endeavor to understand the sheer devotedness of those willing to sacrifice their lives for God. For her journey there on boat and foot, she prayed seven days heretofore in the Providence cathedral that she would come to see the role of the Canonist faith among those of the lower classes, and understand a life she had not been raised within. 

 

And so she packed all her jewels in her bag but did not dress in a noblewoman’s attire. These items were not for her to keep as mementos. Instead they were to be given to those less fortunate she met along the way. Anastasia wore simple, worn clothing from the marketplace that would be suitable for her long adventure. With her letters sent out and her bag donned upon her back, Anastasia set out for her pilgrimage trailed by her mentor, Sister Galina, in the name of God.

 

Spoiler

Small RP post don't mind me

 

I am going to be away for a week but will be able to exchange IRP letters (and rp this out once I am back)! 

 

[Nectorist 12870]

Philip Amadeus waves to Anastasya as she departs, praying for her health and good fortune in her pilgrimage.