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Chapter 22

I continued to grow, mostly accompanied by Dichael, who on a similar redemption
path, was able to walk with me while so many of the friends I made of the Light
could not. I got to know the Heralds, including the High Herald Gwendelya, and
I came to know the Acolytes and Squires as well. Everywhere I could I told my
story, knowing that while those of the Light could not aid me in my growth
within my guild, they could support me in spirit if nothing else.

As instructed, I did not enter the shrine of Lady Azorinne, but I did visit the
androsphinx, often times with others in attendance. On one such visit, Odren
was there who had recently achieved the redemption I sought. He seemed sad in
those later days, though he must have been troubled for far longer. In the
midst of his conversation with the androsphinx, Odren asked me of my vows and
told me he thought they were passive. I had defined my actions by what I would
not do, rather than what I would do. The androsphinx agreed and that gave me
more to think on how best to move through the world in pursuit of redemption.

When Odren left, the androsphinx turned to me and once again showed his claws,
five on each finger. He asked me to pick a number, and having recently stared
down his offers of violence, I steeled myself and decided to choose them all. I
closed my eyes and said ten.

Bring me ten good souls who will speak on your behalf, and bring them but one
at a time, the androsphinx tasked me. And that task began the next chapter in
my walk towards the Light.