Elissa Miras

Elissa Abrudas Mirianus was the bonded wife of Aurelion "Auri" Abrudas and the mother of his two children, Septonian and Trebia Abrudas. She was the daughter of former slaves who had worked in Carthaan's Tyrian dye industry, her father having risen to the position of Minister of Dye in Primarch Markus Abrudas' cabinet. 
Elissa grew up alongside Markus' son, Auri, the pair of them becoming fast friends. Their friendship evolved into a mutual romantic attraction when they reached maturity. Despite their feelings for one another, both Auri and Elissa knew that they could never be together. Auri was a heredus and the heir to the Aurelian Throne; he was not at liberty to choose his future wife. Resigned to this reality, Elissa tried to concentrate on her career, following the family tradition of dye work. She and Auri remained close friends during this time, although Auri's career as a soldier often took him away from Tyra for long periods.
Auri returned to her seven years later and proposed marriage, telling her that his grandfather had changed the laws of succession and thus he was free to marry whomever he chose. Overjoyed, Elissa accepted his proposal. She and Auri were married a few months later, where Aurelion blessed their union personally. Now a part of House Abrudas and Markus' primatial family, Elissa moved into Auri's apartments in Carthaan's primacy palace. Despite her newfound fortune she continued to work in the textiles industry, never one to tolerate idle hands. Auri returned to his duty as a soldier, eventually being promoted to the prestigious Blackwatch. 
Four years after their marriage, Elissa found herself with child. She gave birth to a son, whom Auri named Septonian in honour of his great-grandmother, Septonia. Six years later she gave birth to a daughter, whom Auri named Trebia, after his late mother. 
Elissa was promoted to the rank of Custodian of Dye, a role in which she authorised and monitored the use of the extremely rare and valuable Tyrian dye. She was also placed in charge of verifying those who had legitimate claims to wear garments coloured with Tyrian dye, as by law only members of the Imperial Family wear permitted to wear purple. With permission from Aurelion, she added her and Auri's children to the list of eligibility - as Septonian and Trebia were both Aurelion's legitimate great-grandchildren, they were entitled to wear imperial colours. Her knowledge of the primatial bloodlines would become a great asset to Auri after he was anointed Primarch of Carthaan. 
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