[Suzerain of Sheol]

Astra turns to greet Godiva. The sun is glinting across her lacquered armor, only adding to the imposing figure the woman cuts.

"Indeed," she replies, "Koyani is the preeminent swordswoman of our company." Lyndsi would contest that if she were here, but she wasn't, now was she?

"She has attained the third circle of initiation into the Sword-Saints of Kaliath-Tarre. Her time with us is a trial she must past before returning to her masters. Until that time, she is sworn to silence."

The diminutive woman bows deeply to Godiva, tugging her face mask back into place from where it slipped down during practice.