The Magus (A Chronicle of Rebirth Book 1) by J. M. Fletcher & J.P. Fletcher

Author:J. M. Fletcher & J.P. Fletcher [Fletcher, J. M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: J.M. Fletcher and J.P. Fletcher
Published: 2017-06-22T16:00:00+00:00

Celeste was less than pleased with the announcement that the first petitioner to come before the crown was the First Bishop of Danthamore Declan. His position within the church gave him the ear of the High Priest and the faithful of Danthamore who flocked to his temple on the day of reflection each week. The holy temple was itself was a grand white and gold structure sitting in the common quarter just off from the slave square. His presence could only signal another problem for the Crown and one for Celeste to correct. “Greetings First Bishop Declan, what can King Agnar and I help you with today?”

Declan’s nervous fingers twitched beneath the fold of his robe while he was of an average height, he had the girth of two men. In his formal dress of brown and white robes trimmed in gold took a couple steps forward. “I must assume that the Crown is familiar with the Apostates, and their vile spectacles?”

Agnar gave a small nod “We have heard, yes.”

With a fat finger, the Bishop wiped away the sweat escaping from beneath the ornate heavy headpiece signifying his position within the clergy’s hierarchy. “Yes, my King, and what will you do about them, during the last year their numbers have only grown.”

Celeste continued to listen to Declan prattle on, her initial suspicion was correct, it was another problem on her plate.

“Even now they try for entry into the city to harass the good followers of the God of All.” He folded his hands finishing his complaint.

King Agnar wanted to avoid conflict at all costs with the apostates. The Magus knew they worshipped him, and conflict with them could bring the Magus’ anger. “These apostates have broken no laws and have been kept outside of the city.”

Declan’s face grew hot with his temper. “We are a little more than a moon away from the start of LeapSeed festival and these blasphemous apostates will ruin almost a year of planning. They’re heretics and have begun harassing the priests, if it doesn’t stop then there will be no blessings from the God of All this year.” As if he was speaking from the pulpit, his pitch became sharper. “It shouldn’t be this hard, round them up and send them to Kiffet where they can serve as tribute!”

“Well, go ahead Agnar,” quipped Celeste.

Agnar glared at Celeste daring her to continue before addressing Declan again. “Danthamore doesn’t have the men needed to go and round up the apostates who aren’t breaking any laws. However, if you wish to send inquisitors to round them up, the crown certainly won’t stand in your way.”

Deep lines of worry creased Declan’s face. “The crown has always supported the God of All, this is quite unusual to do, but if that’s what you wish me to do, I will return to the High Priest Taber with your suggestion.” Before anyone else could continue to speak, the throne room door creaked open and Kinnat walked in unannounced.

Celeste watched the Seer walk slowly to them with her deathly grayish-white pasty complexion.

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