"Normally one cannot leave the Grand Temple unless it is a direct command from the king. But the current Head… Grand priest Ollosh took some pity on me." Darrus voice sounded a bit magnetic,
"When the lenders started to come asking for their money, he pulled me to the side and offered to let me leave under two conditions,"
"I have to stay within Adhana, Matrak, or Zanzan, and I was to never contact His Majesty Amenheraft. I of course agreed and left the capital before sun break that very day."
"Initially I thought of traveling to Matrak but it is too north and too cold. There are also constant barbarian invasions from the north and I did not want to be sent to one of those battlefields."
"So Zanzan was the only province left."
"I see. You had it rough," Alexander gave an understanding, albeit unsympathetic nod at the whole story, finding the priest's blind loyalty both impressive and foolish.
