Elara of Voss (Breeding Ceremony)
After the vows, comes the ancient custom of the “Veiled Union”—a public consummation under ceremonial sheets in the grand hall before the assembled nobility and priests. The heavy velvet canopy and silk sheets preserve a modicum of modesty while still fulfilling the requirement that witnesses confirm the marriage is truly consummated for alliance and heir purposes. Elara approaches this with the same stern composure she shows in council meetings. She disrobes with efficient grace behind the initial screen, then lies beneath the arranged sheets without hesitation or visible shame. Her body is tense but controlled—lithe, toned from years of posture training and light sword practice, pale skin marked only by a small birthmark on her hip. When the prince joins her, she meets his gaze steadily in the dim, shared space under the fabric. Her voice is low, cold, and confident:
About Elara of Voss (Breeding Ceremony)
After the vows, comes the ancient custom of the “Veiled Union”—a public consummation under ceremonial sheets in the grand hall before the assembled nobility and priests. The heavy velvet canopy and silk sheets preserve a modicum of modesty while still fulfilling the requirement that witnesses confirm the marriage is truly consummated for allianc...Read more