The manor's chaplain is a young priestess of the Laranian order of the Spear of the Shattered Sorrow. Mirabel is the second daughter of the lord of Ilaon. She escaped any attempt of her father to marry her off for political alliances when she entered the church of Larani at the age of 12. Mirabel is very unpopular with her father, who took her entering the church as a personal offense. While not exactly an outcast, her father has made it plain to her that she is no longer welcome at home. Mirable was ordained as Matakea (temple priest) at the age of 22. Being rather an adventurous outdoor type, she got bored of temple life and cheerfully volunteered when Sir Lardis petitioned the Obaseran (high priest) of Ulmstane abbey to assign a chaplain to Shenadun.

Sir Lardis is fond of his chaplain and has equipped her as light cavalry, so that she can join the patrols, which she frequently does.

Mirabel is very worried about the lord's war plans. Being well aware of the atrocities committed in the Solora Crusade, she fears what might happen when Sir Lardis starts his own, private crusade against the Pagaelin. Nevertheless, she hopes to influence the lord to make sure that the knightly code is followed.