She nodded. "I was an initiate of the Order of the Golden Hand, a small monastery, built into the mountains somewhat nearby. They're very exclusive... only accepting two new imitates each year; only women, and only those who've never been with a man. What I didn't realize is that, well, the elders, in addition to the regular training, also take initiates aside for more personal training." She scowled, slightly. "The things they made me do... utterly humiliating," she said.