During the early summer, Castellan Stanislaus abruptly ceased sending letters to the queen.
Troubled by this silence, she dispatched several more letters, each filled with concern for his well-being, fearing that someone within his own kingdom had discovered his true religious beliefs.
Matzovia was known for its strict belief system. If one's Solist faith were exposed, the crown's response was swift and harsh, often resulting in imprisonment.
In some cases, Solists who refused to be taken into custody faced even grimmer consequences – being executed on the spot.
Queen Emma was well aware that Matzovia had been split into two separate entities, and there was a glimmer of hope that at least one of these kingdoms might be more tolerant toward Solists.
Yet, her unease persisted as the days stretched on with no word from the castellan.
Learning about Castellan Stanislaus's visit to Reichwein was a bittersweet revelation for the queen.
