The first to be willing to try the cleansing ceremony was Nyx.
Visha had wanted to speak to Nyx privately. What happened at the Fox tribe had yet to be resolved. Unexpectedly, Nyx was willing to come forward and do the ritual.
Visha placed the brazier in the center of the square. She had already made sure to light it. The smoke had just started drifting. She gestured to Nyx to stand in front of the brazier.
Taking a deep breath, Nyx began to speak. "I don't remember where I'm from. I only know I woke up in the Fox tribe when I was being sold. I can remember bits and pieces. Large houses, silk, pearls, weapons, but I can't link it to a place. If I close my eyes, I think I can hear people who love me. But I can't be sure."
"The hazy memory of being thrown to the ground when I arrived at the Fox tribe is the first thing I truly remember. Something that has stayed with me. My mouth being pried open and being forced to drink...whatever it is. I was beaten and bruised."
