[ she simply hums and shakes her head when he takes a moment. there's nothing to apologize for. really, seeing him rational and able to process this is interesting. though... well, they'll circle back to seiros. she nods when he has that moment of realization. ]

Correct on all points. They play upon and further unrest among the nobles, capitalizing on the brutal world the Church made. They and the Archbishop had humanity caught between them for all of that time. [ though... oh, he's not going to like this. she winces as she begins to speak, tone vaguely apologetic. ]

And... there are suppressed documents beneath the Monastery that point to their involvement in Loog von Blaiddyd's rebellion, as well. I've read a field report from the time that suggests Pan was one of their number, and that they were arming and reinforcing his troops.