sayana

Sayana drifted in darkness for an indeterminate period. She woke to the scent of industrial cleaners and the hum of…

The first high feast came, and Sayana prepared herself for a long day. The new gowns were surprisingly lightweight, and…

Sayana woke at her usual time, tired and a little groggy but otherwise unharmed. She’d suffered from a bout of…

The first day of the Founding Day festivities came and Sayana was not looking forward to it. She knew this…

Sayana joined the women for breakfast. “Anything interesting for gossip?” Marin asked. “Not really.” Sayana started eating. “It sounds like…

The next several weeks passed in much the same way. All the courtesans except for Sayana and Angharad were called…

They landed on the emperor’s private landing pad and Sayana donned her veil once more. She was escorted off the…