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第1章

FOR HANNA,

MY FRIEND

These scriptures constitute the innermost archives of the Red Abbey. They contain the history of Naondel and the long journey undertaken by the first sisters to reach the island of Menos. Our journey. It has all been penned by our own hands. Some sections were written before we came to Menos, others after the founding of the Red Abbey. Much of what is written in these accounts must never be disclosed beyond the guardian walls of the Abbey. The knowledge contained herein is far too dangerous. Though neither must the chronicles be forgotten entirely. The Abbey must never forget what was endured to create this refuge for our successors, a place where women can work and learn side by side. May our legacy live on as long as these walls remain standing: Kabira, the First Mother; Clarás, who led our flight; Garai the High Priestess; Estegi, the servant and Second Mother; Orseola the Dreamweaver; Sulani the Brave; Daera, the first Rose; and Iona, who was lost.

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