Askatla, Waukeen Market.
Inside a lavishly decorated Divine Hall, a radiant woman in a blue and gold priest robe slowly walked out.
"Lady Helena," a nearby priest hurried forward to greet her.
Helena-Jasha, High Gold Bishop, one of the Five Fierce Women.
She once had a brief marriage, considered a union of strength, but during the turmoil in Am, her husband was killed by a rival, which weakened her position among the Five Fierce Women. It took her a long time to gradually recover some of her strength.
"Has Lord Duncan returned?" Helena-Jasha's eyes flickered with a gleam.
She had clearly dressed up carefully, wearing her rarely donned High Priest robe named "Heart of the Sea," with intentions that were obvious—to get closer to Lord Duncan.
Helena had heard about the Sargantas incident, especially Sharella's rise, which could not be separated from this man's influence.
The trade in the Starfall Sea was keeping Sharella well-fed.
