With all the unrest going on, Anya's father forbade her from leaving the keep. Her contact with the outside was minimal. Her father made sure she was well cared for and educated., but she was lonely and curious. She took a liking to her teacher, Erix, but knew that if they were caught doing anything inappropriate, her father would have Erix hung and confine her to her quarters.. While the lessons were going well, there was tension building between the two.