Palimpsest: Almika Dutari

 


Almika Dutari

Almika Dutari was born to a large peasant family in Basque country.  Almika's father, unable to support such a large family, send Almika off to a convent upon reaching her teens, so that Almika might gain an education.  Almika was unhappy with her lot and life, as the nuns treated her poorly.   Nonetheless, Almika took to her studies dutifully, all the while dreaming of raising her own station.  One day, a wandering monk by the name of Benedict arrived at the monastery, and he eventually became Almika's private tutor.  Almika fell in love with Benedict, and the two consummated their relationship.  Almika became pregnant.  The mother superior discovered Almika's condition and became furious with Almika.  Tearfully, Almika fled before she could be put on trial for her sin against God.  The covenant, however, hired a Knight Templar to find Almika and bring her to justice.  Almika has been on the run ever since.

Updated on 11/17/98 by grot@nadig.com