"Priest, when exactly does the Church plan to start that ceremony?"
"Next week, or the week after, within the Month of Withered Leaves anyway. After all, the Interstice is almost beyond support."
The last earthquake seriously weakened Shard's "Kiss of the Tree" Maze Lock, and an outbreak of death is indeed not far off.
"Additionally, I heard an uncertain piece of news, that the Church of Nature has invited a 'Thorn Nun' from the Papacy."
The priest lowered his voice
"Thorn Nun?"
This was the most surprising news of the night because "Thorn Nun" signifies a vessel of Godfall nurtured by the Church of Nature. They are the purest of girls, raised by the Church of Nature since childhood. They understand their duty and take pride in it.
In other words, this is a zealot with the qualifications for Godfall, and the Church's mobilization of them sends a very clear signal.
"The Church of Nature intends to..."
Shard pointed to the sky.
