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.