Jillian¶

Full Name: Jillian Also Known As: — Titles: Handmaiden to Princess Miri (Day 51+) OP/Nystria: Nystria (Miri's hometown kin) Species: Human Age: ~thirteen on Day 51 (two moons before completing fifteenth year); father's permission waived by Royal Warrant

Appearance¶

Not detailed in text. Cousin banter and smirk with Miri.

Background¶

Miri's cousin from her hometown. Summoned to Haven (Day 51) after Robert agrees Miri may invite her (Day 45). Accepts handmaiden post — closest confidante, lays out clothes, tends belongings, advises as cousin and friend. Room next to Royal Chambers with summoning bell.

Sworn to secrecy on Miri's shape-shifting maidenhead deception and wedding-sheet ritual (Day 51). Knows Miri is Realm's first female Court Mage (Day 51). Departs with Bella when Lilia visits Miri (Day 57).

Duties include attendance when Miri is not in laboratory; free time when court-mage work allows tasks to be completed.

Personality¶

Devoted, playful, and discreet. Travels immediately on Royal summons. Comfortable teasing Miri about royalty, bed, and Matthias — keeps secrets.

Abilities¶

Handmaiden and confidante service
Court etiquette (Princess vs. private "Miri" address)

Relationships¶

Character	Relationship
Miri	Cousin; Princess and employer
Robert	Cousin-by-marriage; Crown Prince; recommender
Bella	Fellow attendant (Lilia's retinue in Haven)
Lilia	Visits Miri with Bella (Days 57–59)

Story Arc (Book 01 — through Chapter 86)¶

Story Day	Event
45	Robert approves summons
51	Arrives Haven; hired as handmaiden; maidenhead secret
57	Yields chambers to Lilia visit; outings with Miri's party
59–60	Haven court routine
62	First kiss and coupling with Tristan (per Miri's "attend to his needs")
67	Learns Gift/sex rules from Miri; takes silphium
74–75	Assists Tristan's urgent audiences; continues affair
93	Brief encounter with Tristan as Lilia departs Haven
110	Beds Matthias with Miri's permission (guest quarters, Haven)

Residence¶

Haven — room adjacent to Royal Chambers.