The Flight of Yevaine and Olivia

Sunrise has barely started when a guard knocks on Prince Asher's door and says "My Lord, you need to come and see this". At the shrine to Mitra Asher finds the armor and shields of Yevaine and Olivia neatly placed side by side. On top of each set of armor is a small bundle of flowers, and wine and fruits have been placed on the steps next to it. Asher spots a scroll on top of Yevaine's armor, sealed with the Warbrides seal. Yevaine's ring of office is tied to the scroll with a ribbon. The scroll reads as follows:

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Prince Asher and our friends in New Lithos It is with sadness that we take our leave of you, and a short explanation might suffice. Or maybe we are justifying our actions to ourselves. Be that as it may. Fourteen years of battlefields, bloodshed, holding my Sisters in my arms as they lay dying, and observing the horrors the beastmen and evil sorcerers visited upon them has taken its toll on my mind. Many a night I woke up screaming from the nightmares, and Olivia became a constant comfort by my side. Over the weeks and months we realised more intensely the joy of caring for another human being, rather than a theoretical husband who never holds you when you sleep. Lets not even begin to talk about the difficulty of ignoring the needs of the soul and the body when it comes to maintaining a vow of chastity! It has become clear that we cannot maintain an outward appearance of righteousness and service to Mitra, while our actions behind closed doors contradict our words. We have decided to disappear - elope if you wish - to lead lives far from the judging eyes of the priests and the punishment that the Order would mete out when they discover our secret. Having seen the Order burn an initiate at the stake for adultery, it should be obvious that I would not want to see Olivia and myself suffer the same fate. It is for this reason that I ask that you burn this scroll after reading it, and that you do not search for us. I have informed the Order that we will be going on a prolonged and dangerous scouting mission to the jungles in the east, from which we might not return. It has been a priviledge to know you, and we thank you for your friendship and company. Thank you for teaching us the joy of living in the moment, tolerance of other religions and cultures, and that looking beyond superficial behaviours might reveal greater truths. Walk in truth and kindness always, Yevaine and Olivia