3 May, 1358. Magdaline Castle, Islia
Like all grand banquets held by Their Majesties, this one to celebrate Islia's recent victory over the rebel Moraigthian forces lead by the Duke of Arlington, was extravagant.
And like at all grand banquets, Violet made a point of wearing a lavish gown bedecked in lace and pearls, with her largest diamonds hanging from her ears. She was the future queen after all, and she intended to be treated as one.
She still didn't feel truly respected by the court. Not really. Even after so many years of marriage and having produced four healthy children, many people still considered her an upstart. The daughter of a poor duchy who had been lucky enough to trap the prince into marrying her.
