Chapter One: The End

Cassandra has been sworn to serve the goddess Vesta since she was six years old, the position affords her a unique position in society where she can interact with the highest in the land and hold rights not usually afforded to women. Yet, she falls in love with a young Greek blacksmith assistant with an interest in khumeia (alchemy). The only problem is, priestesses of Vesta have to remain virgins. This is the story of her downfall.