The Rebellion

[so_far_fallen]

Whilst Cael lay unconscious he was dressed in traditional High Priest robes and adorned with the jewels of his station. He was laid out on the bed of a cosy chamber, a roaring fire alight in the grate, and the door wide open leading to a large dining room

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[illioundersky]

Cael rose with a lurch and a cry of alarm that quickly turned to confusion. He sat up, bent over, face flushed, his eyes glassy. The raiments of the High Priest felt heavy and unfamiliar. It had been a long time since he'd worn the full dress, and it felt more like a web of heavy iron chains. Even the crackling fire was strange and unfamiliar

[so_far_fallen]

As Cael entered the blonde haired woman stood up. "Your Grace," she greeted,  "Please sit,  have something to eat,  something to drink. And allow me to apologise for your rough treatment,  it was an unfortunate necessity,  but rest assured you are safe here and will not be harmed."

She pulled out the empty chair and gestured for Cael to take a seat.

"We are the Children of the Sand,  your Grace,  and we have been waiting a long time for your arrival. Your rescue has been planned for many months."

[illioundersky]

Cael approached the table cautiously, his eyes flicking around the room, to the soldiers, the food, the women at the head of the table. He sat down on the edge of the chair, the hair on his neck seeming to stand on end.

"You rescued me from my own home?" He asked softly, eyes going up to the woman's face. "That makes no sense."

[so_far_fallen]

"Pardon, your Grace, but the palace is not your home, it is your prison. Your loveless marriage to the false king is the worst kept secret in the kingdom, and we have all heard the stories of how you are treated."

She poured Cael a cup of wine and then returned to her seat.

"We sought to bring you back here among your own people, good Rasedi of faith. You are the High Priest, not too long ago that meant something, not long ago your word would be law. Now what are you but a pawn in the fish king's games? This land is yours by rights, High Priest Cael, and we wish to help you take it back. We follow and serve you."